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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.36, 1,705.20 and 814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.36, 1,705.20 and 814.72 is: 1,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.36 : 1,705.20 = 814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.36/1,705.20 = 814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.36x = 1,705.20 × 814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.36x = 1,389,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,260.54/1,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.26

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