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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 1,846.77 and 814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338, 1,846.77 and 814.47 is: 1,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338 : 1,846.77 = 814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338/1,846.77 = 814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338x = 1,846.77 × 814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338x = 1,504,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,138.76/1,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.17

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