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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.47, 1,947.84 and 822.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.47, 1,947.84 and 822.03 is: 1,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.47 : 1,947.84 = 822.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.47/1,947.84 = 822.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.47x = 1,947.84 × 822.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.47x = 1,601,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,182.92/1,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.41

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