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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.86, 1,934.21 and 812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.86, 1,934.21 and 812.05 is: 1,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.86 : 1,934.21 = 812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.86/1,934.21 = 812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.86x = 1,934.21 × 812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.86x = 1,570,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,672.43/1,401.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.42

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