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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.98, 1,948.55 and 822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.98, 1,948.55 and 822.57 is: 1,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.98 : 1,948.55 = 822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.98/1,948.55 = 822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.98x = 1,948.55 × 822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.98x = 1,602,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,814.66/1,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.15

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