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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.01, 1,951.85 and 1,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.01, 1,951.85 and 1,151.57 is: 1,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.01 : 1,951.85 = 1,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.01/1,951.85 = 1,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.01x = 1,951.85 × 1,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.01x = 2,247,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,686.15/1,414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.58

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