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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.99, 1,935.17 and 812.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.99, 1,935.17 and 812.79 is: 1,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.99 : 1,935.17 = 812.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.99/1,935.17 = 812.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.99x = 1,935.17 × 812.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.99x = 1,572,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,882.76/1,401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.89

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