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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.53, 1,219.97 and 787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.53, 1,219.97 and 787.19 is: 1,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.53 : 1,219.97 = 787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.53/1,219.97 = 787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.53x = 1,219.97 × 787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.53x = 960,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,348.18/814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.02

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