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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.66, 1,951.41 and 825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.66, 1,951.41 and 825.13 is: 1,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.66 : 1,951.41 = 825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.66/1,951.41 = 825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.66x = 1,951.41 × 825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.66x = 1,610,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,166.93/1,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.20

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