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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.06, 1,944.21 and 819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.06, 1,944.21 and 819.56 is: 1,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.06 : 1,944.21 = 819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.06/1,944.21 = 819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.06x = 1,944.21 × 819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.06x = 1,593,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,396.75/1,409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.82

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