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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.71, 1,814.61 and 817.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.71, 1,814.61 and 817.73 is: 1,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.71 : 1,814.61 = 817.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.71/1,814.61 = 817.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.71x = 1,814.61 × 817.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.71x = 1,483,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,847.87/1,314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.65

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