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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.20, 1,944.68 and 811.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.20, 1,944.68 and 811.67 is: 1,120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.20 : 1,944.68 = 811.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.20/1,944.68 = 811.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.20x = 1,944.68 × 811.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.20x = 1,578,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,424.63/1,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.09

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