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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.97, 2,122.76 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.97, 2,122.76 and 549.28 is: 824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.97 : 2,122.76 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.97/2,122.76 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.97x = 2,122.76 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.97x = 1,165,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,990.55/1,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.04

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