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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.93, 1,262.39 and 814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.93, 1,262.39 and 814.14 is: 1,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.93 : 1,262.39 = 814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.93/1,262.39 = 814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.93x = 1,262.39 × 814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.93x = 1,027,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,758.12/915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.09

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