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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.28, 1,819.46 and 814.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.28, 1,819.46 and 814.25 is: 1,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.28 : 1,819.46 = 814.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.28/1,819.46 = 814.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.28x = 1,819.46 × 814.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.28x = 1,481,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,501.89/1,318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.82

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