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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.09, 1,411.18 and 819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.09, 1,411.18 and 819.71 is: 1,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.09 : 1,411.18 = 819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.09/1,411.18 = 819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.09x = 1,411.18 × 819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.09x = 1,156,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,758.36/944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.26

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