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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.24, 1,951.44 and 808.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.24, 1,951.44 and 808.58 is: 1,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.24 : 1,951.44 = 808.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.24/1,951.44 = 808.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.24x = 1,951.44 × 808.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.24x = 1,577,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,881.56/1,414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.71

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