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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.88, 1,947.92 and 822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.88, 1,947.92 and 822.20 is: 1,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.88 : 1,947.92 = 822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.88/1,947.92 = 822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.88x = 1,947.92 × 822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.88x = 1,601,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,565.97/1,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.35

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