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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.68, 1,944.14 and 811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.68, 1,944.14 and 811.31 is: 1,119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.68 : 1,944.14 = 811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.68/1,944.14 = 811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.68x = 1,944.14 × 811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.68x = 1,577,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,286.45/1,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.69

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