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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.71, 1,131.84 and 807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.71, 1,131.84 and 807.13 is: 1,121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.71 : 1,131.84 = 807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.71/1,131.84 = 807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.71x = 1,131.84 × 807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.71x = 913,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,540.00/814.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.31

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