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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.91, 2,122.34 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.91, 2,122.34 and 374.87 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.91 : 2,122.34 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.91/2,122.34 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.91x = 2,122.34 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.91x = 795,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,605.03/1,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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