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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.43, 2,038.78 and 814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.43, 2,038.78 and 814.16 is: 1,123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.43 : 2,038.78 = 814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.43/2,038.78 = 814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.43x = 2,038.78 × 814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.43x = 1,659,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,880.90/1,477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.49

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