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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.84, 1,708.54 and 814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.84, 1,708.54 and 814.22 is: 1,220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.84 : 1,708.54 = 814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.84/1,708.54 = 814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.84x = 1,708.54 × 814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.84x = 1,391,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,127.44/1,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.46

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