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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.84, 2,114.27 and 825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.84, 2,114.27 and 825.30 is: 1,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.84 : 2,114.27 = 825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.84/2,114.27 = 825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.84x = 2,114.27 × 825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.84x = 1,744,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,906.00/1,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.91

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