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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.08, 1,945.76 and 788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.08, 1,945.76 and 788.96 is: 1,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.08 : 1,945.76 = 788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.08/1,945.76 = 788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.08x = 1,945.76 × 788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.08x = 1,535,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,126.81/1,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.68

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