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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.15, 1,944.73 and 811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.15, 1,944.73 and 811.74 is: 1,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.15 : 1,944.73 = 811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.15/1,944.73 = 811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.15x = 1,944.73 × 811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.15x = 1,578,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,615.13/1,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.26

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