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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.38, 1,951.85 and 825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.38, 1,951.85 and 825.24 is: 1,138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.38 : 1,951.85 = 825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.38/1,951.85 = 825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.38x = 1,951.85 × 825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.38x = 1,610,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,744.69/1,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.83

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