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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.21, 1,953.51 and 1,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.21, 1,953.51 and 1,086.73 is: 1,501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.21 : 1,953.51 = 1,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.21/1,953.51 = 1,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.21x = 1,953.51 × 1,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.21x = 2,122,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,937.06/1,414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.15

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