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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,262.70 and 814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,262.70 and 814.59 is: 1,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,262.70 = 814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,262.70 = 814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,262.70 × 814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 1,028,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,582.79/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.65

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