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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.92, 2,121.12 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.92, 2,121.12 and 549.03 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.92 : 2,121.12 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.92/2,121.12 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.92x = 2,121.12 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.92x = 1,164,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,558.51/1,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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