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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.49, 1,943.95 and 819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.49, 1,943.95 and 819.37 is: 1,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.49 : 1,943.95 = 819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.49/1,943.95 = 819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.49x = 1,943.95 × 819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.49x = 1,592,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,805.29/1,408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.86

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