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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.81, 1,952.63 and 825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.81, 1,952.63 and 825.37 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.81 : 1,952.63 = 825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.81/1,952.63 = 825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.81x = 1,952.63 × 825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.81x = 1,611,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,639.40/1,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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