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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.68, 1,948.26 and 822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.68, 1,948.26 and 822.24 is: 1,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.68 : 1,948.26 = 822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.68/1,948.26 = 822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.68x = 1,948.26 × 822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.68x = 1,601,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,937.30/1,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.77

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