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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.67, 1,934.28 and 812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.67, 1,934.28 and 812.26 is: 1,120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.67 : 1,934.28 = 812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.67/1,934.28 = 812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.67x = 1,934.28 × 812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.67x = 1,571,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,146.15/1,401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.91

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