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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.20, 2,863.80 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.20, 2,863.80 and 814.08 is: 1,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.20 : 2,863.80 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.20/2,863.80 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.20x = 2,863.80 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.20x = 2,331,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,362.30/1,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.12

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