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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.55, 1,803.77 and 814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.55, 1,803.77 and 814.13 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.55 : 1,803.77 = 814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.55/1,803.77 = 814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.55x = 1,803.77 × 814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.55x = 1,468,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,503.27/1,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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