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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.84, 1,947.88 and 822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.84, 1,947.88 and 822.56 is: 1,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.84 : 1,947.88 = 822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.84/1,947.88 = 822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.84x = 1,947.88 × 822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.84x = 1,602,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,248.17/1,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.87

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