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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.52, 1,947.92 and 822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.52, 1,947.92 and 822.40 is: 1,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.52 : 1,947.92 = 822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.52/1,947.92 = 822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.52x = 1,947.92 × 822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.52x = 1,601,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,960.43/1,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.92

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