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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.10, 2,114.46 and 1,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.10, 2,114.46 and 1,084.14 is: 1,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.10 : 2,114.46 = 1,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.10/2,114.46 = 1,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.10x = 2,114.46 × 1,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.10x = 2,292,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,370.66/1,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.38

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