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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.30, 2,121.27 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.30, 2,121.27 and 548.50 is: 822.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.30 : 2,121.27 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.30/2,121.27 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.30x = 2,121.27 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.30x = 1,163,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,516.60/1,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.68

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