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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.68, 1,931.46 and 810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.68, 1,931.46 and 810.12 is: 1,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.68 : 1,931.46 = 810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.68/1,931.46 = 810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.68x = 1,931.46 × 810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.68x = 1,564,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,714.38/1,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.91

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