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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.87, 1,867.32 and 814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.87, 1,867.32 and 814.76 is: 1,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.87 : 1,867.32 = 814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.87/1,867.32 = 814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.87x = 1,867.32 × 814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.87x = 1,521,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,417.64/1,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.15

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