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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.56, 2,120.61 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.56, 2,120.61 and 548.25 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.56 : 2,120.61 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.56/2,120.61 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.56x = 2,120.61 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.56x = 1,162,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,624.43/1,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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