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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.89, 1,951.77 and 995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.89, 1,951.77 and 995.07 is: 1,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.89 : 1,951.77 = 995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.89/1,951.77 = 995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.89x = 1,951.77 × 995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.89x = 1,942,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,147.77/1,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.65

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