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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.08, 1,936.20 and 813.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.08, 1,936.20 and 813.50 is: 1,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.08 : 1,936.20 = 813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.08/1,936.20 = 813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.08x = 1,936.20 × 813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.08x = 1,575,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,103.54/1,403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.61

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