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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.36, 1,951.86 and 816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.36, 1,951.86 and 816.97 is: 1,127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.36 : 1,951.86 = 816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.36/1,951.86 = 816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.36x = 1,951.86 × 816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.36x = 1,594,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,611.06/1,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.44

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