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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.40, 2,862.24 and 814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.40, 2,862.24 and 814.04 is: 1,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.40 : 2,862.24 = 814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.40/2,862.24 = 814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.40x = 2,862.24 × 814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.40x = 2,329,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,977.85/1,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.27

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