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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.13, 1,933.34 and 811.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.13, 1,933.34 and 811.55 is: 1,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.13 : 1,933.34 = 811.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.13/1,933.34 = 811.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.13x = 1,933.34 × 811.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.13x = 1,568,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,991.98/1,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.81

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