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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.73, 1,931.47 and 810.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.73, 1,931.47 and 810.15 is: 1,117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.73 : 1,931.47 = 810.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.73/1,931.47 = 810.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.73x = 1,931.47 × 810.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.73x = 1,564,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,780.42/1,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.92

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