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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.40, 2,038.73 and 814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.40, 2,038.73 and 814.14 is: 1,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.40 : 2,038.73 = 814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.40/2,038.73 = 814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.40x = 2,038.73 × 814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.40x = 1,659,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,807.57/1,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.47

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