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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.82, 1,895.04 and 814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.82, 1,895.04 and 814.11 is: 1,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.82 : 1,895.04 = 814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.82/1,895.04 = 814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.82x = 1,895.04 × 814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.82x = 1,542,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,771.01/1,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.98

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