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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.89, 1,948.41 and 822.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.89, 1,948.41 and 822.81 is: 1,135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.89 : 1,948.41 = 822.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.89/1,948.41 = 822.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.89x = 1,948.41 × 822.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.89x = 1,603,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,171.23/1,411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.48

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