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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.83, 1,942.50 and 810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.83, 1,942.50 and 810.39 is: 1,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.83 : 1,942.50 = 810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.83/1,942.50 = 810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.83x = 1,942.50 × 810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.83x = 1,574,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,182.58/1,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.17

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