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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.76, 1,936.88 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.76, 1,936.88 and 813.96 is: 1,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.76 : 1,936.88 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.76/1,936.88 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.76x = 1,936.88 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.76x = 1,576,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,534.01/1,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.08

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