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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.42, 2,121.49 and 866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.42, 2,121.49 and 866.32 is: 1,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.42 : 2,121.49 = 866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.42/2,121.49 = 866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.42x = 2,121.49 × 866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.42x = 1,837,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,874.28/1,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.39

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