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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.94, 1,955.31 and 787.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.94, 1,955.31 and 787.51 is: 1,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.94 : 1,955.31 = 787.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.94/1,955.31 = 787.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.94x = 1,955.31 × 787.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.94x = 1,539,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,812.46/1,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.72

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