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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.62 and 822.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.74, 1,948.62 and 822.54 is: 1,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.74 : 1,948.62 = 822.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.74/1,948.62 = 822.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.74x = 1,948.62 × 822.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.74x = 1,602,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,817.89/1,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.35

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