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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.91, 1,943.97 and 819.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.91, 1,943.97 and 819.49 is: 1,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.91 : 1,943.97 = 819.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.91/1,943.97 = 819.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.91x = 1,943.97 × 819.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.91x = 1,593,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,054.26/1,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.70

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