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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.06, 2,118.82 and 950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.06, 2,118.82 and 950.13 is: 1,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.06 : 2,118.82 = 950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.06/2,118.82 = 950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.06x = 2,118.82 × 950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.06x = 2,013,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,154.45/1,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.67

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