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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.52, 2,118.90 and 1,153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.52, 2,118.90 and 1,153.34 is: 1,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.52 : 2,118.90 = 1,153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.52/2,118.90 = 1,153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.52x = 2,118.90 × 1,153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.52x = 2,443,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,812.13/1,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.66

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