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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.83, 1,953.81 and 1,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.83, 1,953.81 and 1,145.91 is: 1,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.83 : 1,953.81 = 1,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.83/1,953.81 = 1,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.83x = 1,953.81 × 1,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.83x = 2,238,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,890.42/1,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.44

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