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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.34, 1,944.99 and 788.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.34, 1,944.99 and 788.34 is: 1,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.34 : 1,944.99 = 788.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.34/1,944.99 = 788.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.34x = 1,944.99 × 788.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.34x = 1,533,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,317.75/1,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.97

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