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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.42, 1,935.26 and 812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.42, 1,935.26 and 812.92 is: 1,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.42 : 1,935.26 = 812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.42/1,935.26 = 812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.42x = 1,935.26 × 812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.42x = 1,573,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,211.56/1,402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.78

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