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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.26, 1,201.50 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.26, 1,201.50 and 814.86 is: 1,122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.26 : 1,201.50 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.26/1,201.50 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.26x = 1,201.50 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.26x = 979,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,054.29/872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.44

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