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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.58, 1,934.13 and 812.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.58, 1,934.13 and 812.00 is: 1,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.58 : 1,934.13 = 812.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.58/1,934.13 = 812.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.58x = 1,934.13 × 812.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.58x = 1,570,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,511.43/1,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.53

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