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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,804.50 and 814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,804.50 and 814.32 is: 1,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,804.50 = 814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,804.50 = 814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,804.50 × 814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 1,469,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,440.44/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.72

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