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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 1,933.47 and 812.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 1,933.47 and 812.03 is: 1,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 1,933.47 = 812.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/1,933.47 = 812.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 1,933.47 × 812.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 1,570,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,025.98/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.08

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