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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.84, 1,935.91 and 813.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.84, 1,935.91 and 813.37 is: 1,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.84 : 1,935.91 = 813.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.84/1,935.91 = 813.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.84x = 1,935.91 × 813.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.84x = 1,574,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,611.12/1,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.45

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