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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.52, 1,939.61 and 816.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.52, 1,939.61 and 816.05 is: 1,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.52 : 1,939.61 = 816.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.52/1,939.61 = 816.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.52x = 1,939.61 × 816.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.52x = 1,582,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,820.78/1,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.15

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