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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.29, 1,812.02 and 1,077.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.29, 1,812.02 and 1,077.36 is: 1,485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.29 : 1,812.02 = 1,077.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.29/1,812.02 = 1,077.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.29x = 1,812.02 × 1,077.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.29x = 1,952,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,192.48/1,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.36

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