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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.40, 1,379.07 and 814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.40, 1,379.07 and 814.56 is: 1,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.40 : 1,379.07 = 814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.40/1,379.07 = 814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.40x = 1,379.07 × 814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.40x = 1,123,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,335.26/1,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.76

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