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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.07, 1,941.91 and 809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.07, 1,941.91 and 809.59 is: 1,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.07 : 1,941.91 = 809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.07/1,941.91 = 809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.07x = 1,941.91 × 809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.07x = 1,572,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,147.68/1,407.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.32

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