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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.47, 1,935.75 and 812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.47, 1,935.75 and 812.92 is: 1,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.47 : 1,935.75 = 812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.47/1,935.75 = 812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.47x = 1,935.75 × 812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.47x = 1,573,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,609.89/1,402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.03

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