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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.92, 1,948.34 and 1,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.92, 1,948.34 and 1,119.24 is: 1,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.92 : 1,948.34 = 1,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.92/1,948.34 = 1,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.92x = 1,948.34 × 1,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.92x = 2,180,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,660.06/1,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.19

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