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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.67, 1,939.83 and 816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.67, 1,939.83 and 816.32 is: 1,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.67 : 1,939.83 = 816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.67/1,939.83 = 816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.67x = 1,939.83 × 816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.67x = 1,583,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,522.03/1,405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.52

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