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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.41, 2,038.86 and 814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.41, 2,038.86 and 814.23 is: 1,123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.41 : 2,038.86 = 814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.41/2,038.86 = 814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.41x = 2,038.86 × 814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.41x = 1,660,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,100.98/1,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.66

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