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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.37, 2,122.79 and 756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.37, 2,122.79 and 756.77 is: 1,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.37 : 2,122.79 = 756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.37/2,122.79 = 756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.37x = 2,122.79 × 756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.37x = 1,606,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,449.39/1,414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.81

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