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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.85, 1,955.28 and 787.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.85, 1,955.28 and 787.42 is: 1,086.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.85 : 1,955.28 = 787.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.85/1,955.28 = 787.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.85x = 1,955.28 × 787.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.85x = 1,539,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,626.44/1,416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.65

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