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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.42, 1,809.84 and 814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.42, 1,809.84 and 814.14 is: 1,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.42 : 1,809.84 = 814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.42/1,809.84 = 814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.42x = 1,809.84 × 814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.42x = 1,473,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,463.14/1,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.56

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