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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.04, 1,938.80 and 815.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.04, 1,938.80 and 815.46 is: 1,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.04 : 1,938.80 = 815.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.04/1,938.80 = 815.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.04x = 1,938.80 × 815.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.04x = 1,581,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,008.62/1,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.25

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