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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.69, 1,955.04 and 819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.69, 1,955.04 and 819.18 is: 1,130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.69 : 1,955.04 = 819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.69/1,955.04 = 819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.69x = 1,955.04 × 819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.69x = 1,601,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,535.90/1,416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.48

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