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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.64, 1,934.49 and 812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.64, 1,934.49 and 812.06 is: 1,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.64 : 1,934.49 = 812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.64/1,934.49 = 812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.64x = 1,934.49 × 812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.64x = 1,570,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,921.95/1,401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.77

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