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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.08, 1,545.68 and 814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.08, 1,545.68 and 814.20 is: 1,219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.08 : 1,545.68 = 814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.08/1,545.68 = 814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.08x = 1,545.68 × 814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.08x = 1,258,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,492.66/1,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.38

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