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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.83, 2,865.27 and 814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.83, 2,865.27 and 814.35 is: 1,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.83 : 2,865.27 = 814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.83/2,865.27 = 814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.83x = 2,865.27 × 814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.83x = 2,333,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,346.42/1,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.76

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