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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.56, 1,943.72 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.56, 1,943.72 and 819 is: 1,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.56 : 1,943.72 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.56/1,943.72 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.56x = 1,943.72 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.56x = 1,591,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,906.68/1,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.17

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