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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.98, 1,947.87 and 822.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.98, 1,947.87 and 822.17 is: 1,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.98 : 1,947.87 = 822.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.98/1,947.87 = 822.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.98x = 1,947.87 × 822.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.98x = 1,601,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,470.54/1,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.20

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