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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.93, 1,934.78 and 812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.93, 1,934.78 and 812.48 is: 1,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.93 : 1,934.78 = 812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.93/1,934.78 = 812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.93x = 1,934.78 × 812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.93x = 1,571,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,956.32/1,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.28

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