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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.14, 1,951.38 and 824.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.14, 1,951.38 and 824.55 is: 1,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.14 : 1,951.38 = 824.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.14/1,951.38 = 824.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.14x = 1,951.38 × 824.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.14x = 1,609,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,010.38/1,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.80

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