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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.55, 1,945.11 and 819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.55, 1,945.11 and 819.99 is: 1,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.55 : 1,945.11 = 819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.55/1,945.11 = 819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.55x = 1,945.11 × 819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.55x = 1,594,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,970.75/1,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.55

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