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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.41, 1,846.14 and 814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.41, 1,846.14 and 814.70 is: 1,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.41 : 1,846.14 = 814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.41/1,846.14 = 814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.41x = 1,846.14 × 814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.41x = 1,504,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,050.26/1,338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.76

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