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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.97, 2,113.76 and 1,021.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.97, 2,113.76 and 1,021.61 is: 1,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.97 : 2,113.76 = 1,021.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.97/2,113.76 = 1,021.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.97x = 2,113.76 × 1,021.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.97x = 2,159,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,438.35/1,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.14

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