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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.12, 1,846.53 and 814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.12, 1,846.53 and 814.05 is: 1,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.12 : 1,846.53 = 814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.12/1,846.53 = 814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.12x = 1,846.53 × 814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.12x = 1,503,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,167.75/1,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.34

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