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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.33, 1,813.77 and 816.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.33, 1,813.77 and 816.93 is: 1,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.33 : 1,813.77 = 816.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.33/1,813.77 = 816.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.33x = 1,813.77 × 816.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.33x = 1,481,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,723.13/1,314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.36

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