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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.10, 1,936.59 and 813.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.10, 1,936.59 and 813.93 is: 1,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.10 : 1,936.59 = 813.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.10/1,936.59 = 813.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.10x = 1,936.59 × 813.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.10x = 1,576,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,248.70/1,403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.40

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