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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.46, 1,939.56 and 816.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.46, 1,939.56 and 816.03 is: 1,126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.46 : 1,939.56 = 816.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.46/1,939.56 = 816.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.46x = 1,939.56 × 816.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.46x = 1,582,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,736.09/1,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.14

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