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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.44, 1,951.93 and 824.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.44, 1,951.93 and 824.87 is: 1,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.44 : 1,951.93 = 824.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.44/1,951.93 = 824.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.44x = 1,951.93 × 824.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.44x = 1,610,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,078.74/1,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.32

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