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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.65, 1,952.21 and 785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.65, 1,952.21 and 785.16 is: 1,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.65 : 1,952.21 = 785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.65/1,952.21 = 785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.65x = 1,952.21 × 785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.65x = 1,532,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,799.17/1,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.52

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