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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.59, 1,933.76 and 812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.59, 1,933.76 and 812.01 is: 1,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.59 : 1,933.76 = 812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.59/1,933.76 = 812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.59x = 1,933.76 × 812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.59x = 1,570,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,237.88/1,401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.33

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