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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.59, 1,936.92 and 814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.59, 1,936.92 and 814.09 is: 1,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.59 : 1,936.92 = 814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.59/1,936.92 = 814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.59x = 1,936.92 × 814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.59x = 1,576,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,827.20/1,403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.42

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