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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.48, 1,953.26 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.48, 1,953.26 and 785.95 is: 1,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.48 : 1,953.26 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.48/1,953.26 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.48x = 1,953.26 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.48x = 1,535,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,174.24/1,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.56

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