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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.59, 1,934.07 and 812.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.59, 1,934.07 and 812.17 is: 1,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.59 : 1,934.07 = 812.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.59/1,934.07 = 812.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.59x = 1,934.07 × 812.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.59x = 1,570,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,785.99/1,401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.72

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