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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.72, 1,933.65 and 811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.72, 1,933.65 and 811.14 is: 1,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.72 : 1,933.65 = 811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.72/1,933.65 = 811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.72x = 1,933.65 × 811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.72x = 1,568,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,460.86/1,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.75

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