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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.67, 1,935.66 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.67, 1,935.66 and 813.20 is: 1,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.67 : 1,935.66 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.67/1,935.66 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.67x = 1,935.66 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.67x = 1,574,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,078.71/1,402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.20

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