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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.80, 1,934.48 and 812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.80, 1,934.48 and 812.68 is: 1,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.80 : 1,934.48 = 812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.80/1,934.48 = 812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.80x = 1,934.48 × 812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.80x = 1,572,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,110.40/1,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.50

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