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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.04, 1,935.24 and 812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.04, 1,935.24 and 812.72 is: 1,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.04 : 1,935.24 = 812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.04/1,935.24 = 812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.04x = 1,935.24 × 812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.04x = 1,572,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,808.25/1,402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.80

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