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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.68, 1,952.10 and 785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.68, 1,952.10 and 785.22 is: 1,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.68 : 1,952.10 = 785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.68/1,952.10 = 785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.68x = 1,952.10 × 785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.68x = 1,532,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,827.96/1,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.52

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