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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.85, 1,947.94 and 822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.85, 1,947.94 and 822.29 is: 1,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.85 : 1,947.94 = 822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.85/1,947.94 = 822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.85x = 1,947.94 × 822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.85x = 1,601,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,759.79/1,411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.51

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