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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.81, 1,931.44 and 810.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.81, 1,931.44 and 810.34 is: 1,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.81 : 1,931.44 = 810.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.81/1,931.44 = 810.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.81x = 1,931.44 × 810.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.81x = 1,565,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,123.09/1,399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.10

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