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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.92, 2,117.64 and 1,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.92, 2,117.64 and 1,334 is: 1,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.92 : 2,117.64 = 1,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.92/2,117.64 = 1,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.92x = 2,117.64 × 1,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.92x = 2,824,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,931.76/1,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.94

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