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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.88, 1,702.72 and 814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.88, 1,702.72 and 814.84 is: 1,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.88 : 1,702.72 = 814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.88/1,702.72 = 814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.88x = 1,702.72 × 814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.88x = 1,387,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,444.36/1,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.46

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