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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.53, 2,122.92 and 798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.53, 2,122.92 and 798.82 is: 1,198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.53 : 2,122.92 = 798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.53/2,122.92 = 798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.53x = 2,122.92 × 798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.53x = 1,695,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,830.95/1,414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.87

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