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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.18, 1,935 and 812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.18, 1,935 and 812.82 is: 1,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.18 : 1,935 = 812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.18/1,935 = 812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.18x = 1,935 × 812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.18x = 1,572,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,813.96/1,402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.69

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