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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.46, 1,943.70 and 819.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.46, 1,943.70 and 819.05 is: 1,130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.46 : 1,943.70 = 819.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.46/1,943.70 = 819.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.46x = 1,943.70 × 819.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.46x = 1,591,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,974.70/1,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.30

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