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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.27, 1,947.79 and 822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.27, 1,947.79 and 822.15 is: 1,134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.27 : 1,947.79 = 822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.27/1,947.79 = 822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.27x = 1,947.79 × 822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.27x = 1,601,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,375.55/1,411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.71

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