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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.54, 2,043.80 and 814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.54, 2,043.80 and 814.88 is: 1,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.54 : 2,043.80 = 814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.54/2,043.80 = 814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.54x = 2,043.80 × 814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.54x = 1,665,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,443.56/1,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.31

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