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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.86, 1,813.86 and 872.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.86, 1,813.86 and 872.19 is: 1,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.86 : 1,813.86 = 872.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.86/1,813.86 = 872.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.86x = 1,813.86 × 872.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.86x = 1,582,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,030.55/1,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.20

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