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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.55, 1,846.83 and 814.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.55, 1,846.83 and 814.21 is: 1,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.55 : 1,846.83 = 814.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.55/1,846.83 = 814.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.55x = 1,846.83 × 814.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.55x = 1,503,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,705.89/1,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.39

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