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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.93, 1,948.58 and 822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.93, 1,948.58 and 822.25 is: 1,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.93 : 1,948.58 = 822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.93/1,948.58 = 822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.93x = 1,948.58 × 822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.93x = 1,602,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,219.91/1,411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.77

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