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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.45, 2,865.48 and 814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.45, 2,865.48 and 814.06 is: 1,221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.45 : 2,865.48 = 814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.45/2,865.48 = 814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.45x = 2,865.48 × 814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.45x = 2,332,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,672.65/1,909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.65

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