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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.53, 2,122.13 and 490.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.53, 2,122.13 and 490.11 is: 735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.53 : 2,122.13 = 490.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.53/2,122.13 = 490.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.53x = 2,122.13 × 490.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.53x = 1,040,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,074.68/1,414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.28

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