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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.79, 1,932.96 and 811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.79, 1,932.96 and 811.27 is: 1,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.79 : 1,932.96 = 811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.79/1,932.96 = 811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.79x = 1,932.96 × 811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.79x = 1,568,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,147.04/1,400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.47

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