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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.09, 1,948.80 and 814.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.09, 1,948.80 and 814.69 is: 1,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.09 : 1,948.80 = 814.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.09/1,948.80 = 814.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.09x = 1,948.80 × 814.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.09x = 1,587,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,665.59/1,412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.34

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