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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.75, 1,943.89 and 819.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.75, 1,943.89 and 819.07 is: 1,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.75 : 1,943.89 = 819.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.75/1,943.89 = 819.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.75x = 1,943.89 × 819.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.75x = 1,592,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,181.98/1,408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.21

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