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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.65, 1,935.63 and 813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.65, 1,935.63 and 813.38 is: 1,122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.65 : 1,935.63 = 813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.65/1,935.63 = 813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.65x = 1,935.63 × 813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.65x = 1,574,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,393.05/1,402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.44

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