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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.65, 2,121.45 and 634.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.65, 2,121.45 and 634.51 is: 951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.65 : 2,121.45 = 634.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.65/2,121.45 = 634.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.65x = 2,121.45 × 634.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.65x = 1,346,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,081.24/1,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.53

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