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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.25, 1,935.09 and 812.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.25, 1,935.09 and 812.77 is: 1,121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.25 : 1,935.09 = 812.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.25/1,935.09 = 812.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.25x = 1,935.09 × 812.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.25x = 1,572,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,778.26/1,402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.61

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