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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.14, 1,936.56 and 813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.14, 1,936.56 and 813.56 is: 1,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.14 : 1,936.56 = 813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.14/1,936.56 = 813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.14x = 1,936.56 × 813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.14x = 1,575,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,507.75/1,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.84

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