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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.66, 1,955.06 and 787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.66, 1,955.06 and 787.19 is: 1,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.66 : 1,955.06 = 787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.66/1,955.06 = 787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.66x = 1,955.06 × 787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.66x = 1,539,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,003.68/1,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.36

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