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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.53, 1,931.70 and 810.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.53, 1,931.70 and 810.41 is: 1,118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.53 : 1,931.70 = 810.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.53/1,931.70 = 810.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.53x = 1,931.70 × 810.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.53x = 1,565,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,469.00/1,399.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.57

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