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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,376.46 and 814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,376.46 and 814.05 is: 1,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,376.46 = 814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,376.46 = 814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,376.46 × 814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 1,120,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,507.26/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.61

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