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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.97, 1,932.30 and 810.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.97, 1,932.30 and 810.42 is: 1,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.97 : 1,932.30 = 810.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.97/1,932.30 = 810.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.97x = 1,932.30 × 810.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.97x = 1,565,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,974.57/1,399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.58

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