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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.76, 1,895.67 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.76, 1,895.67 and 814.08 is: 1,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.76 : 1,895.67 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.76/1,895.67 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.76x = 1,895.67 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.76x = 1,543,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,227.03/1,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.36

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