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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.14, 2,120.66 and 755.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.14, 2,120.66 and 755.66 is: 1,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.14 : 2,120.66 = 755.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.14/2,120.66 = 755.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.14x = 2,120.66 × 755.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.14x = 1,602,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,497.94/1,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.20

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