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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.95, 1,948.60 and 822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.95, 1,948.60 and 822.44 is: 1,135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.95 : 1,948.60 = 822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.95/1,948.60 = 822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.95x = 1,948.60 × 822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.95x = 1,602,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,606.58/1,411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.03

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