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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.42, 1,934.02 and 812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.42, 1,934.02 and 812.28 is: 1,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.42 : 1,934.02 = 812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.42/1,934.02 = 812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.42x = 1,934.02 × 812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.42x = 1,570,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,954.06/1,401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.98

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