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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.53, 1,774.48 and 814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.53, 1,774.48 and 814.22 is: 1,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.53 : 1,774.48 = 814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.53/1,774.48 = 814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.53x = 1,774.48 × 814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.53x = 1,444,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,817.11/1,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.91

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