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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.22, 1,567.17 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.22, 1,567.17 and 814.86 is: 1,220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.22 : 1,567.17 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.22/1,567.17 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.22x = 1,567.17 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.22x = 1,277,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,024.15/1,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.61

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