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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.64, 1,935.87 and 813.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.64, 1,935.87 and 813.06 is: 1,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.64 : 1,935.87 = 813.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.64/1,935.87 = 813.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.64x = 1,935.87 × 813.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.64x = 1,573,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,978.46/1,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.15

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