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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.17, 1,941.97 and 809.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.17, 1,941.97 and 809.85 is: 1,117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.17 : 1,941.97 = 809.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.17/1,941.97 = 809.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.17x = 1,941.97 × 809.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.17x = 1,572,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,704.40/1,407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.64

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