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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.99, 2,120.97 and 633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.99, 2,120.97 and 633.81 is: 950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.99 : 2,120.97 = 633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.99/2,120.97 = 633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.99x = 2,120.97 × 633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.99x = 1,344,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,292.00/1,413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.71

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