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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.94, 1,948.67 and 822.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.94, 1,948.67 and 822.66 is: 1,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.94 : 1,948.67 = 822.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.94/1,948.67 = 822.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.94x = 1,948.67 × 822.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.94x = 1,603,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,092.86/1,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.38

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