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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.49, 1,536.08 and 814.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.49, 1,536.08 and 814.27 is: 1,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.49 : 1,536.08 = 814.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.49/1,536.08 = 814.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.49x = 1,536.08 × 814.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.49x = 1,250,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,772.11/1,113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.29

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