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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.50, 1,825.44 and 1,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.50, 1,825.44 and 1,114.80 is: 1,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.50 : 1,825.44 = 1,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.50/1,825.44 = 1,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.50x = 1,825.44 × 1,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.50x = 2,035,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,000.51/1,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.59

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