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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.64, 1,953.59 and 786.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.64, 1,953.59 and 786.18 is: 1,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.64 : 1,953.59 = 786.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.64/1,953.59 = 786.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.64x = 1,953.59 × 786.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.64x = 1,535,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,873.39/1,415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.93

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