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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.50, 1,933.82 and 811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.50, 1,933.82 and 811.92 is: 1,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.50 : 1,933.82 = 811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.50/1,933.82 = 811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.50x = 1,933.82 × 811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.50x = 1,570,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,117.94/1,401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.31

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