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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.84, 1,810.36 and 814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.84, 1,810.36 and 814.24 is: 1,123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.84 : 1,810.36 = 814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.84/1,810.36 = 814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.84x = 1,810.36 × 814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.84x = 1,474,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,067.53/1,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.66

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