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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.03, 1,409.58 and 815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.03, 1,409.58 and 815.75 is: 1,228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.03 : 1,409.58 = 815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.03/1,409.58 = 815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.03x = 1,409.58 × 815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.03x = 1,149,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,864.89/936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.45

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