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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.59, 1,938.29 and 807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.59, 1,938.29 and 807.18 is: 1,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.59 : 1,938.29 = 807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.59/1,938.29 = 807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.59x = 1,938.29 × 807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.59x = 1,564,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,544.89/1,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.88

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