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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.49, 1,948.23 and 822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.49, 1,948.23 and 822.13 is: 1,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.49 : 1,948.23 = 822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.49/1,948.23 = 822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.49x = 1,948.23 × 822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.49x = 1,601,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,693.46/1,411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.75

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