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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.32, 1,931.49 and 810.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.32, 1,931.49 and 810.09 is: 1,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.32 : 1,931.49 = 810.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.32/1,931.49 = 810.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.32x = 1,931.49 × 810.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.32x = 1,564,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,680.73/1,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.17

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