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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.99, 1,931.82 and 810.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.99, 1,931.82 and 810.41 is: 1,118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.99 : 1,931.82 = 810.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.99/1,931.82 = 810.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.99x = 1,931.82 × 810.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.99x = 1,565,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,566.25/1,399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.27

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