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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.14 and 822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.14 and 822.30 is: 1,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.74 : 1,948.14 = 822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.74/1,948.14 = 822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.74x = 1,948.14 × 822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.74x = 1,601,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,955.52/1,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.74

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