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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314, 1,814.08 and 1,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314, 1,814.08 and 1,004.08 is: 1,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314 : 1,814.08 = 1,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314/1,814.08 = 1,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314x = 1,814.08 × 1,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314x = 1,821,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,481.45/1,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.21

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