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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.84, 1,935.82 and 813.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.84, 1,935.82 and 813.42 is: 1,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.84 : 1,935.82 = 813.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.84/1,935.82 = 813.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.84x = 1,935.82 × 813.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.84x = 1,574,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,634.70/1,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.46

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