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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.16, 1,951.66 and 784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.16, 1,951.66 and 784.89 is: 1,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.16 : 1,951.66 = 784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.16/1,951.66 = 784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.16x = 1,951.66 × 784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.16x = 1,531,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,824.73/1,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.21

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