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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.43, 1,934.75 and 812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.43, 1,934.75 and 812.75 is: 1,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.43 : 1,934.75 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.43/1,934.75 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.43x = 1,934.75 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.43x = 1,572,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,458.39/1,402.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.24

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