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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.98, 1,856.21 and 814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.98, 1,856.21 and 814.02 is: 1,123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.98 : 1,856.21 = 814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.98/1,856.21 = 814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.98x = 1,856.21 × 814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.98x = 1,510,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,987.99/1,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.43

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