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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.29, 1,939.32 and 815.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.29, 1,939.32 and 815.79 is: 1,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.29 : 1,939.32 = 815.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.29/1,939.32 = 815.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.29x = 1,939.32 × 815.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.29x = 1,582,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,077.86/1,405.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.80

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