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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.93, 1,935.73 and 813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.93, 1,935.73 and 813.45 is: 1,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.93 : 1,935.73 = 813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.93/1,935.73 = 813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.93x = 1,935.73 × 813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.93x = 1,574,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,619.57/1,402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.38

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