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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.91, 2,122.87 and 634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.91, 2,122.87 and 634.83 is: 952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.91 : 2,122.87 = 634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.91/2,122.87 = 634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.91x = 2,122.87 × 634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.91x = 1,347,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,659.98/1,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.47

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