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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.76, 1,931.72 and 810.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.76, 1,931.72 and 810.36 is: 1,118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.76 : 1,931.72 = 810.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.76/1,931.72 = 810.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.76x = 1,931.72 × 810.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.76x = 1,565,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,388.62/1,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.33

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