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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.10 and 1,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.10 and 1,232.26 is: 1,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.74 : 2,122.10 = 1,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.74/2,122.10 = 1,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.74x = 2,122.10 × 1,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.74x = 2,614,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,978.95/1,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.38

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