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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.86, 1,955.40 and 787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.86, 1,955.40 and 787.38 is: 1,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.86 : 1,955.40 = 787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.86/1,955.40 = 787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.86x = 1,955.40 × 787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.86x = 1,539,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,642.85/1,416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.66

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