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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.69, 1,675.26 and 816.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.69, 1,675.26 and 816.39 is: 1,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.69 : 1,675.26 = 816.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.69/1,675.26 = 816.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.69x = 1,675.26 × 816.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.69x = 1,367,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,665.51/1,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.94

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