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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.16, 1,943.49 and 819.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.16, 1,943.49 and 819.03 is: 1,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.16 : 1,943.49 = 819.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.16/1,943.49 = 819.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.16x = 1,943.49 × 819.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.16x = 1,591,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,782.37/1,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.40

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