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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.23 and 822.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.23 and 822.33 is: 1,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.74 : 1,948.23 = 822.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.74/1,948.23 = 822.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.74x = 1,948.23 × 822.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.74x = 1,602,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,087.98/1,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.83

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