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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.91, 1,932.12 and 810.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.91, 1,932.12 and 810.63 is: 1,118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.91 : 1,932.12 = 810.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.91/1,932.12 = 810.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.91x = 1,932.12 × 810.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.91x = 1,566,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,234.44/1,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.81

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