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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.59, 1,935.14 and 813.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.59, 1,935.14 and 813.01 is: 1,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.59 : 1,935.14 = 813.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.59/1,935.14 = 813.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.59x = 1,935.14 × 813.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.59x = 1,573,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,288.17/1,402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.70

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