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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.50, 2,111.44 and 1,310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.50, 2,111.44 and 1,310.27 is: 1,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.50 : 2,111.44 = 1,310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.50/2,111.44 = 1,310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.50x = 2,111.44 × 1,310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.50x = 2,766,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,558.49/1,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.86

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