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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,361.13 and 814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,361.13 and 814.92 is: 1,226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,361.13 = 814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,361.13 = 814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,361.13 × 814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 1,109,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,212.06/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.49

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