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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.29, 1,938.31 and 814.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.29, 1,938.31 and 814.71 is: 1,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.29 : 1,938.31 = 814.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.29/1,938.31 = 814.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.29x = 1,938.31 × 814.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.29x = 1,579,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,158.50/1,404.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.52

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