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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.55, 1,936.90 and 814.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.55, 1,936.90 and 814.42 is: 1,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.55 : 1,936.90 = 814.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.55/1,936.90 = 814.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.55x = 1,936.90 × 814.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.55x = 1,577,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,450.10/1,403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.90

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