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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.58, 1,933.76 and 811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.58, 1,933.76 and 811.90 is: 1,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.58 : 1,933.76 = 811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.58/1,933.76 = 811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.58x = 1,933.76 × 811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.58x = 1,570,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,019.74/1,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.18

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