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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.84, 2,122.26 and 837.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.84, 2,122.26 and 837.04 is: 1,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.84 : 2,122.26 = 837.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.84/2,122.26 = 837.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.84x = 2,122.26 × 837.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.84x = 1,776,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,416.51/1,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.56

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