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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.72, 1,933.86 and 812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.72, 1,933.86 and 812.04 is: 1,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.72 : 1,933.86 = 812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.72/1,933.86 = 812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.72x = 1,933.86 × 812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.72x = 1,570,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,371.67/1,401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.32

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