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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.45, 1,944.78 and 811.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.45, 1,944.78 and 811.83 is: 1,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.45 : 1,944.78 = 811.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.45/1,944.78 = 811.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.45x = 1,944.78 × 811.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.45x = 1,578,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,830.75/1,409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.18

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