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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.16, 1,846.56 and 814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.16, 1,846.56 and 814.12 is: 1,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.16 : 1,846.56 = 814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.16/1,846.56 = 814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.16x = 1,846.56 × 814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.16x = 1,503,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,321.43/1,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.42

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