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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.08, 1,951.29 and 824.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.08, 1,951.29 and 824.54 is: 1,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.08 : 1,951.29 = 824.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.08/1,951.29 = 824.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.08x = 1,951.29 × 824.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.08x = 1,608,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,906.90/1,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.78

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