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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.70, 1,823.85 and 941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.70, 1,823.85 and 941.10 is: 1,413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.70 : 1,823.85 = 941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.70/1,823.85 = 941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.70x = 1,823.85 × 941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.70x = 1,716,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,425.24/1,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.04

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