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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.13, 1,935.84 and 813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.13, 1,935.84 and 813.45 is: 1,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.13 : 1,935.84 = 813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.13/1,935.84 = 813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.13x = 1,935.84 × 813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.13x = 1,574,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,709.05/1,403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.28

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