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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.08, 1,846.24 and 814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.08, 1,846.24 and 814.12 is: 1,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.08 : 1,846.24 = 814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.08/1,846.24 = 814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.08x = 1,846.24 × 814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.08x = 1,503,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,060.91/1,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.30

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