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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.56, 1,935.62 and 805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.56, 1,935.62 and 805.12 is: 1,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.56 : 1,935.62 = 805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.56/1,935.62 = 805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.56x = 1,935.62 × 805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.56x = 1,558,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,406.37/1,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.12

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