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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.72, 1,953.03 and 814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.72, 1,953.03 and 814.19 is: 1,221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.72 : 1,953.03 = 814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.72/1,953.03 = 814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.72x = 1,953.03 × 814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.72x = 1,590,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,137.50/1,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.57

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