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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.19, 1,951.70 and 824.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.19, 1,951.70 and 824.82 is: 1,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.19 : 1,951.70 = 824.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.19/1,951.70 = 824.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.19x = 1,951.70 × 824.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.19x = 1,609,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,789.75/1,414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.31

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