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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.27, 1,938.06 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.27, 1,938.06 and 814.68 is: 1,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.27 : 1,938.06 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.27/1,938.06 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.27x = 1,938.06 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.27x = 1,578,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,898.72/1,404.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.36

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