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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.52, 2,121.82 and 798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.52, 2,121.82 and 798.12 is: 1,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.52 : 2,121.82 = 798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.52/2,121.82 = 798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.52x = 2,121.82 × 798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.52x = 1,693,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,466.98/1,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.20

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