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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.74, 1,936.20 and 813.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.74, 1,936.20 and 813.54 is: 1,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.74 : 1,936.20 = 813.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.74/1,936.20 = 813.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.74x = 1,936.20 × 813.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.74x = 1,575,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,176.15/1,402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.93

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