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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.88, 1,931.64 and 810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.88, 1,931.64 and 810.20 is: 1,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.88 : 1,931.64 = 810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.88/1,931.64 = 810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.88x = 1,931.64 × 810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.88x = 1,565,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,014.73/1,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.96

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