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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,427.02 and 814.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,427.02 and 814.25 is: 1,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,427.02 = 814.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,427.02 = 814.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,427.02 × 814.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 1,161,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,952.57/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.59

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