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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.50, 1,935.63 and 813.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.50, 1,935.63 and 813.07 is: 1,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.50 : 1,935.63 = 813.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.50/1,935.63 = 813.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.50x = 1,935.63 × 813.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.50x = 1,573,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,802.68/1,402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.14

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