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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.11, 1,954.26 and 786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.11, 1,954.26 and 786.70 is: 1,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.11 : 1,954.26 = 786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.11/1,954.26 = 786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.11x = 1,954.26 × 786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.11x = 1,537,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,410.54/1,416.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.66

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