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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.16, 1,944.46 and 819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.16, 1,944.46 and 819.78 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.16 : 1,944.46 = 819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.16/1,944.46 = 819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.16x = 1,944.46 × 819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.16x = 1,594,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,029.42/1,409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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