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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.92, 2,116.14 and 1,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.92, 2,116.14 and 1,333 is: 1,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.92 : 2,116.14 = 1,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.92/2,116.14 = 1,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.92x = 2,116.14 × 1,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.92x = 2,820,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,814.62/1,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.44

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