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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.85, 1,846.56 and 814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.85, 1,846.56 and 814.78 is: 1,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.85 : 1,846.56 = 814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.85/1,846.56 = 814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.85x = 1,846.56 × 814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.85x = 1,504,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,540.16/1,338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.76

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