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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.22, 1,947.48 and 822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.22, 1,947.48 and 822.15 is: 1,134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.22 : 1,947.48 = 822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.22/1,947.48 = 822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.22x = 1,947.48 × 822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.22x = 1,601,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,120.68/1,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.56

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