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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.13, 1,951.49 and 784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.13, 1,951.49 and 784.64 is: 1,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.13 : 1,951.49 = 784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.13/1,951.49 = 784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.13x = 1,951.49 × 784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.13x = 1,531,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,212.98/1,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.80

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