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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.22, 1,949.99 and 909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.22, 1,949.99 and 909.36 is: 1,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.22 : 1,949.99 = 909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.22/1,949.99 = 909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.22x = 1,949.99 × 909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.22x = 1,773,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,238.36/1,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.87

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