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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.92, 1,809.88 and 814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.92, 1,809.88 and 814.20 is: 1,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.92 : 1,809.88 = 814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.92/1,809.88 = 814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.92x = 1,809.88 × 814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.92x = 1,473,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,604.30/1,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.24

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