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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.94, 2,123.70 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.94, 2,123.70 and 722.10 is: 1,083.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.94 : 2,123.70 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.94/2,123.70 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.94x = 2,123.70 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.94x = 1,533,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,520.16/1,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.81

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