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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.48, 1,939.49 and 807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.48, 1,939.49 and 807.56 is: 1,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.48 : 1,939.49 = 807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.48/1,939.49 = 807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.48x = 1,939.49 × 807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.48x = 1,566,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,254.54/1,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.39

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