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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.24, 1,811.40 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.24, 1,811.40 and 872.40 is: 1,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.24 : 1,811.40 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.24/1,811.40 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.24x = 1,811.40 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.24x = 1,580,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,265.36/1,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.42

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