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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.14, 1,933.80 and 811.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.14, 1,933.80 and 811.56 is: 1,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.14 : 1,933.80 = 811.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.14/1,933.80 = 811.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.14x = 1,933.80 × 811.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.14x = 1,569,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,394.73/1,401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.08

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