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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.96, 1,948.47 and 822.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.96, 1,948.47 and 822.61 is: 1,135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.96 : 1,948.47 = 822.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.96/1,948.47 = 822.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.96x = 1,948.47 × 822.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.96x = 1,602,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,830.91/1,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.18

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