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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.92, 1,936.08 and 813.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.92, 1,936.08 and 813.78 is: 1,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.92 : 1,936.08 = 813.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.92/1,936.08 = 813.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.92x = 1,936.08 × 813.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.92x = 1,575,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,543.18/1,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.05

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