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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410, 2,114.64 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410, 2,114.64 and 833.28 is: 1,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410 : 2,114.64 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410/2,114.64 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410x = 2,114.64 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410x = 1,762,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,087.22/1,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.71

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