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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.02, 2,117.61 and 1,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.02, 2,117.61 and 1,001.28 is: 1,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.02 : 2,117.61 = 1,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.02/2,117.61 = 1,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.02x = 2,117.61 × 1,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.02x = 2,120,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,320.54/1,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.50

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