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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.97, 2,171.03 and 1,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.97, 2,171.03 and 1,014 is: 1,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.97 : 2,171.03 = 1,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.97/2,171.03 = 1,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.97x = 2,171.03 × 1,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.97x = 2,201,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,419.35/1,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.30

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