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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.46, 1,952.03 and 825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.46, 1,952.03 and 825.05 is: 1,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.46 : 1,952.03 = 825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.46/1,952.03 = 825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.46x = 1,952.03 × 825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.46x = 1,610,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,529.29/1,414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.62

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