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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.60, 1,847.28 and 814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.60, 1,847.28 and 814.56 is: 1,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.60 : 1,847.28 = 814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.60/1,847.28 = 814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.60x = 1,847.28 × 814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.60x = 1,504,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,720.40/1,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.10

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