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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.31, 1,935.19 and 812.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.31, 1,935.19 and 812.89 is: 1,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.31 : 1,935.19 = 812.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.31/1,935.19 = 812.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.31x = 1,935.19 × 812.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.31x = 1,573,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,089.15/1,402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.78

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