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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.10, 1,938.83 and 815.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.10, 1,938.83 and 815.67 is: 1,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.10 : 1,938.83 = 815.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.10/1,938.83 = 815.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.10x = 1,938.83 × 815.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.10x = 1,581,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,441.39/1,405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.50

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