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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.52, 1,935.41 and 813.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.52, 1,935.41 and 813.25 is: 1,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.52 : 1,935.41 = 813.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.52/1,935.41 = 813.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.52x = 1,935.41 × 813.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.52x = 1,573,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,972.18/1,402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.25

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