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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.48, 1,956 and 788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.48, 1,956 and 788 is: 1,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.48 : 1,956 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.48/1,956 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.48x = 1,956 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.48x = 1,541,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,328/1,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.37

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