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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.38, 1,951.92 and 824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.38, 1,951.92 and 824.88 is: 1,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.38 : 1,951.92 = 824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.38/1,951.92 = 824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.38x = 1,951.92 × 824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.38x = 1,610,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,099.77/1,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.38

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