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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.33, 1,934.17 and 812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.33, 1,934.17 and 812.21 is: 1,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.33 : 1,934.17 = 812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.33/1,934.17 = 812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.33x = 1,934.17 × 812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.33x = 1,570,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,955.02/1,401.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.05

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