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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.96, 1,937.26 and 814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.96, 1,937.26 and 814.52 is: 1,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.96 : 1,937.26 = 814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.96/1,937.26 = 814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.96x = 1,937.26 × 814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.96x = 1,577,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,937.02/1,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.92

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