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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.68, 2,120.78 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.68, 2,120.78 and 548.52 is: 822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.68 : 2,120.78 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.68/2,120.78 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.68x = 2,120.78 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.68x = 1,163,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,290.25/1,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.30

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