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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.56, 1,947.86 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.56, 1,947.86 and 822 is: 1,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.56 : 1,947.86 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.56/1,947.86 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.56x = 1,947.86 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.56x = 1,601,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,140.92/1,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.31

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