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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.85, 1,895.72 and 814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.85, 1,895.72 and 814.23 is: 1,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.85 : 1,895.72 = 814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.85/1,895.72 = 814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.85x = 1,895.72 × 814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.85x = 1,543,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,548.02/1,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.52

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