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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.57, 1,935.56 and 813.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.57, 1,935.56 and 813.21 is: 1,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.57 : 1,935.56 = 813.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.57/1,935.56 = 813.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.57x = 1,935.56 × 813.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.57x = 1,574,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,016.75/1,402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.24

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