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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.89, 1,952.11 and 825.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.89, 1,952.11 and 825.01 is: 1,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.89 : 1,952.11 = 825.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.89/1,952.11 = 825.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.89x = 1,952.11 × 825.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.89x = 1,610,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,496.39/1,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.25

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