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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.66, 1,953.73 and 786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.66, 1,953.73 and 786.25 is: 1,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.66 : 1,953.73 = 786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.66/1,953.73 = 786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.66x = 1,953.73 × 786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.66x = 1,536,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,113.36/1,415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.08

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