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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.44, 1,933.92 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.44, 1,933.92 and 811.68 is: 1,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.44 : 1,933.92 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.44/1,933.92 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.44x = 1,933.92 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.44x = 1,569,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,724.19/1,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.08

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