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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.49, 2,121.72 and 634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.49, 2,121.72 and 634.31 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.49 : 2,121.72 = 634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.49/2,121.72 = 634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.49x = 2,121.72 × 634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.49x = 1,345,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,828.21/1,414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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