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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.20, 2,042.52 and 814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.20, 2,042.52 and 814.46 is: 1,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.20 : 2,042.52 = 814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.20/2,042.52 = 814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.20x = 2,042.52 × 814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.20x = 1,663,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,550.84/1,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.12

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