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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.22, 1,950.35 and 814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.22, 1,950.35 and 814.06 is: 1,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.22 : 1,950.35 = 814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.22/1,950.35 = 814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.22x = 1,950.35 × 814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.22x = 1,587,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,699.08/1,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.23

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