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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.08, 1,938.99 and 815.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.08, 1,938.99 and 815.95 is: 1,126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.08 : 1,938.99 = 815.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.08/1,938.99 = 815.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.08x = 1,938.99 × 815.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.08x = 1,582,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,118.89/1,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.00

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