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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.14, 1,951.41 and 784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.14, 1,951.41 and 784.70 is: 1,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.14 : 1,951.41 = 784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.14/1,951.41 = 784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.14x = 1,951.41 × 784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.14x = 1,531,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,278.49/1,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.83

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