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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.72, 1,932.86 and 811.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.72, 1,932.86 and 811.45 is: 1,119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.72 : 1,932.86 = 811.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.72/1,932.86 = 811.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.72x = 1,932.86 × 811.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.72x = 1,568,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,405.53/1,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.71

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