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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.41, 1,954.62 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.41, 1,954.62 and 786.90 is: 1,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.41 : 1,954.62 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.41/1,954.62 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.41x = 1,954.62 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.41x = 1,538,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,093.95/1,416.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.91

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