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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.48, 2,044.96 and 814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.48, 2,044.96 and 814.74 is: 1,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.48 : 2,044.96 = 814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.48/2,044.96 = 814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.48x = 2,044.96 × 814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.48x = 1,666,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,110.71/1,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.75

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