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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.79, 1,945.61 and 812.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.79, 1,945.61 and 812.49 is: 1,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.79 : 1,945.61 = 812.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.79/1,945.61 = 812.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.79x = 1,945.61 × 812.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.79x = 1,580,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,788.67/1,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.29

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