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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.14, 1,944.60 and 788.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.14, 1,944.60 and 788.14 is: 1,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.14 : 1,944.60 = 788.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.14/1,944.60 = 788.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.14x = 1,944.60 × 788.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.14x = 1,532,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,617.04/1,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.63

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