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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.92, 1,955.31 and 787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.92, 1,955.31 and 787.43 is: 1,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.92 : 1,955.31 = 787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.92/1,955.31 = 787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.92x = 1,955.31 × 787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.92x = 1,539,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,659.98/1,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.63

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