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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.83, 1,938.65 and 815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.83, 1,938.65 and 815.70 is: 1,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.83 : 1,938.65 = 815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.83/1,938.65 = 815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.83x = 1,938.65 × 815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.83x = 1,581,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,352.73/1,404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.66

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