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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.48, 1,847.46 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.48, 1,847.46 and 814.68 is: 1,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.48 : 1,847.46 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.48/1,847.46 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.48x = 1,847.46 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.48x = 1,505,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,088.71/1,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.48

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