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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.43, 1,935 and 812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.43, 1,935 and 812.61 is: 1,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.43 : 1,935 = 812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.43/1,935 = 812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.43x = 1,935 × 812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.43x = 1,572,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,400.35/1,402.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.20

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