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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.01, 1,740.77 and 814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.01, 1,740.77 and 814.45 is: 1,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.01 : 1,740.77 = 814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.01/1,740.77 = 814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.01x = 1,740.77 × 814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.01x = 1,417,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,766.05/1,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.42

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