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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.92, 2,122.24 and 866.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.92, 2,122.24 and 866.82 is: 1,300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.92 : 2,122.24 = 866.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.92/2,122.24 = 866.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.92x = 2,122.24 × 866.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.92x = 1,839,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,600.08/1,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.14

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