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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.91, 1,940.13 and 808.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.91, 1,940.13 and 808.49 is: 1,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.91 : 1,940.13 = 808.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.91/1,940.13 = 808.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.91x = 1,940.13 × 808.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.91x = 1,568,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,566.00/1,405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.70

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