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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.55, 2,122.29 and 1,185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.55, 2,122.29 and 1,185.83 is: 1,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.55 : 2,122.29 = 1,185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.55/2,122.29 = 1,185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.55x = 2,122.29 × 1,185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.55x = 2,516,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,680.46/1,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.14

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