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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.32, 2,119.62 and 1,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.32, 2,119.62 and 1,268.52 is: 1,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.32 : 2,119.62 = 1,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.32/2,119.62 = 1,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.32x = 2,119.62 × 1,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.32x = 2,688,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,780.36/1,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.11

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