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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.44, 2,122.44 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.44, 2,122.44 and 548.76 is: 823.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.44 : 2,122.44 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.44/2,122.44 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.44x = 2,122.44 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.44x = 1,164,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,710.17/1,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.44

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