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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.95, 1,941.57 and 809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.95, 1,941.57 and 809.43 is: 1,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.95 : 1,941.57 = 809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.95/1,941.57 = 809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.95x = 1,941.57 × 809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.95x = 1,571,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,565.01/1,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.00

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