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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.87, 1,952.62 and 785.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.87, 1,952.62 and 785.39 is: 1,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.87 : 1,952.62 = 785.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.87/1,952.62 = 785.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.87x = 1,952.62 × 785.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.87x = 1,533,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,568.22/1,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.89

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