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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.41, 1,951.90 and 784.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.41, 1,951.90 and 784.94 is: 1,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.41 : 1,951.90 = 784.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.41/1,951.90 = 784.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.41x = 1,951.90 × 784.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.41x = 1,532,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,123.64/1,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.22

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