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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.47, 2,041.57 and 814.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.47, 2,041.57 and 814.36 is: 1,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.47 : 2,041.57 = 814.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.47/2,041.57 = 814.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.47x = 2,041.57 × 814.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.47x = 1,662,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,572.95/1,362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.26

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