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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.76, 2,122.27 and 549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.76, 2,122.27 and 549.14 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.76 : 2,122.27 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.76/2,122.27 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.76x = 2,122.27 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.76x = 1,165,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,411.36/1,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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