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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.23, 1,936.28 and 813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.23, 1,936.28 and 813.69 is: 1,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.23 : 1,936.28 = 813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.23/1,936.28 = 813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.23x = 1,936.28 × 813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.23x = 1,575,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,531.67/1,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.79

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