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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.36, 1,935.08 and 812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.36, 1,935.08 and 812.81 is: 1,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.36 : 1,935.08 = 812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.36/1,935.08 = 812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.36x = 1,935.08 × 812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.36x = 1,572,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,848.31/1,402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.58

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