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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.20, 1,513.13 and 814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.20, 1,513.13 and 814.44 is: 1,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.20 : 1,513.13 = 814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.20/1,513.13 = 814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.20x = 1,513.13 × 814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.20x = 1,232,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,349.53/1,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.12

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