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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.18, 1,936.36 and 813.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.18, 1,936.36 and 813.77 is: 1,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.18 : 1,936.36 = 813.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.18/1,936.36 = 813.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.18x = 1,936.36 × 813.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.18x = 1,575,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,737.93/1,403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.98

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