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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.43, 1,931.54 and 810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.43, 1,931.54 and 810.29 is: 1,118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.43 : 1,931.54 = 810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.43/1,931.54 = 810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.43x = 1,931.54 × 810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.43x = 1,565,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,093.84/1,399.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.38

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