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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.71, 1,938.19 and 814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.71, 1,938.19 and 814.90 is: 1,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.71 : 1,938.19 = 814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.71/1,938.19 = 814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.71x = 1,938.19 × 814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.71x = 1,579,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,440.00/1,404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.39

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