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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.66, 2,683.44 and 814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.66, 2,683.44 and 814.53 is: 1,222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.66 : 2,683.44 = 814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.66/2,683.44 = 814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.66x = 2,683.44 × 814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.66x = 2,185,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,742.38/1,788.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.00

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