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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.58, 1,953.46 and 786.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.58, 1,953.46 and 786.07 is: 1,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.58 : 1,953.46 = 786.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.58/1,953.46 = 786.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.58x = 1,953.46 × 786.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.58x = 1,535,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,556.30/1,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.75

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