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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.06, 1,950.58 and 971.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.06, 1,950.58 and 971.19 is: 1,339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.06 : 1,950.58 = 971.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.06/1,950.58 = 971.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.06x = 1,950.58 × 971.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.06x = 1,894,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,385.00/1,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.68

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