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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.37, 1,939.46 and 807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.37, 1,939.46 and 807.86 is: 1,114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.37 : 1,939.46 = 807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.37/1,939.46 = 807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.37x = 1,939.46 × 807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.37x = 1,566,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,812.96/1,405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.87

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