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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.24, 1,952.99 and 785.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.24, 1,952.99 and 785.77 is: 1,084.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.24 : 1,952.99 = 785.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.24/1,952.99 = 785.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.24x = 1,952.99 × 785.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.24x = 1,534,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,600.95/1,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.34

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