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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.35, 1,229.81 and 814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.35, 1,229.81 and 814.35 is: 1,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.35 : 1,229.81 = 814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.35/1,229.81 = 814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.35x = 1,229.81 × 814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.35x = 1,001,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,497.81/814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.81

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