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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.04, 1,944.46 and 819.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.04, 1,944.46 and 819.58 is: 1,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.04 : 1,944.46 = 819.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.04/1,944.46 = 819.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.04x = 1,944.46 × 819.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.04x = 1,593,640.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,640.53/1,409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.01

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