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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.71, 1,948.28 and 822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.71, 1,948.28 and 822.43 is: 1,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.71 : 1,948.28 = 822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.71/1,948.28 = 822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.71x = 1,948.28 × 822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.71x = 1,602,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,323.92/1,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.02

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