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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.44, 2,115.90 and 1,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.44, 2,115.90 and 1,184.04 is: 1,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.44 : 2,115.90 = 1,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.44/2,115.90 = 1,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.44x = 2,115.90 × 1,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.44x = 2,505,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,310.24/1,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.24

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