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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.26, 2,147.13 and 814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.26, 2,147.13 and 814.45 is: 1,222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.26 : 2,147.13 = 814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.26/2,147.13 = 814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.26x = 2,147.13 × 814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.26x = 1,748,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,730.03/1,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.67

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