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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.67, 1,935.85 and 813.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.67, 1,935.85 and 813.23 is: 1,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.67 : 1,935.85 = 813.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.67/1,935.85 = 813.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.67x = 1,935.85 × 813.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.67x = 1,574,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,279.58/1,402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.35

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