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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.51, 1,936.84 and 814.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.51, 1,936.84 and 814.54 is: 1,124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.51 : 1,936.84 = 814.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.51/1,936.84 = 814.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.51x = 1,936.84 × 814.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.51x = 1,577,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,631.93/1,403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.06

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