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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.96, 2,114.78 and 826.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.96, 2,114.78 and 826.25 is: 1,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.96 : 2,114.78 = 826.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.96/2,114.78 = 826.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.96x = 2,114.78 × 826.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.96x = 1,747,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,322.27/1,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.39

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