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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.96, 1,955.43 and 787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.96, 1,955.43 and 787.46 is: 1,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.96 : 1,955.43 = 787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.96/1,955.43 = 787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.96x = 1,955.43 × 787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.96x = 1,539,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,813.13/1,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.70

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