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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.18, 1,939.26 and 815.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.18, 1,939.26 and 815.50 is: 1,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.18 : 1,939.26 = 815.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.18/1,939.26 = 815.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.18x = 1,939.26 × 815.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.18x = 1,581,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,466.53/1,405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.45

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