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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.87, 2,121.64 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.87, 2,121.64 and 537.38 is: 805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.87 : 2,121.64 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.87/2,121.64 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.87x = 2,121.64 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.87x = 1,140,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,137.86/1,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.83

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