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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.40, 1,935.52 and 812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.40, 1,935.52 and 812.96 is: 1,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.40 : 1,935.52 = 812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.40/1,935.52 = 812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.40x = 1,935.52 × 812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.40x = 1,573,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,500.34/1,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.01

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