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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.38, 1,943.76 and 819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.38, 1,943.76 and 819.24 is: 1,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.38 : 1,943.76 = 819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.38/1,943.76 = 819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.38x = 1,943.76 × 819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.38x = 1,592,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,401.73/1,408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.66

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