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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.62, 1,942.89 and 810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.62, 1,942.89 and 810.18 is: 1,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.62 : 1,942.89 = 810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.62/1,942.89 = 810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.62x = 1,942.89 × 810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.62x = 1,574,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,076.85/1,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.26

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