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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.92, 2,039.54 and 814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.92, 2,039.54 and 814.78 is: 1,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.92 : 2,039.54 = 814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.92/2,039.54 = 814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.92x = 2,039.54 × 814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.92x = 1,661,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,767.99/1,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.39

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