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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.62, 1,847.28 and 814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.62, 1,847.28 and 814.28 is: 1,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.62 : 1,847.28 = 814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.62/1,847.28 = 814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.62x = 1,847.28 × 814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.62x = 1,504,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,203.16/1,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.70

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