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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.54, 1,702.93 and 814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.54, 1,702.93 and 814.90 is: 1,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.54 : 1,702.93 = 814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.54/1,702.93 = 814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.54x = 1,702.93 × 814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.54x = 1,387,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,713.58/1,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.07

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