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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.36, 1,846.58 and 814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.36, 1,846.58 and 814.02 is: 1,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.36 : 1,846.58 = 814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.36/1,846.58 = 814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.36x = 1,846.58 × 814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.36x = 1,503,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,148.98/1,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.13

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