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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.70, 4,732.05 and 814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.70, 4,732.05 and 814.70 is: 1,222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.70 : 4,732.05 = 814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.70/4,732.05 = 814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.70x = 4,732.05 × 814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.70x = 3,855,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,201.14/3,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.05

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