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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.82, 1,935.89 and 813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.82, 1,935.89 and 813.70 is: 1,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.82 : 1,935.89 = 813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.82/1,935.89 = 813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.82x = 1,935.89 × 813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.82x = 1,575,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,233.69/1,402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.91

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