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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.97, 1,934.58 and 812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.97, 1,934.58 and 812.70 is: 1,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.97 : 1,934.58 = 812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.97/1,934.58 = 812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.97x = 1,934.58 × 812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.97x = 1,572,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,233.17/1,401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.45

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