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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.77, 1,708.43 and 814.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.77, 1,708.43 and 814.15 is: 1,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.77 : 1,708.43 = 814.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.77/1,708.43 = 814.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.77x = 1,708.43 × 814.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.77x = 1,390,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,918.28/1,139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.35

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