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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,223.51 and 804.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,223.51 and 804.33 is: 1,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,223.51 = 804.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,223.51 = 804.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,223.51 × 804.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 984,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,101.78/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.90

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