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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.52, 1,932.90 and 811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.52, 1,932.90 and 811.24 is: 1,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.52 : 1,932.90 = 811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.52/1,932.90 = 811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.52x = 1,932.90 × 811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.52x = 1,568,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,045.80/1,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.62

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