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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.64, 1,933.77 and 811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.64, 1,933.77 and 811.76 is: 1,119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.64 : 1,933.77 = 811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.64/1,933.77 = 811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.64x = 1,933.77 × 811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.64x = 1,569,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,750.51/1,401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.94

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