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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,409.30 and 817.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,409.30 and 817.49 is: 1,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,409.30 = 817.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,409.30 = 817.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,409.30 × 817.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 1,152,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,091.16/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.25

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