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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.24, 1,579.14 and 814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.24, 1,579.14 and 814.14 is: 1,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.24 : 1,579.14 = 814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.24/1,579.14 = 814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.24x = 1,579.14 × 814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.24x = 1,285,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,641.04/1,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.62

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