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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.79, 1,934.32 and 812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.79, 1,934.32 and 812.21 is: 1,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.79 : 1,934.32 = 812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.79/1,934.32 = 812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.79x = 1,934.32 × 812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.79x = 1,571,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,069.99/1,401.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.76

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