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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.98, 1,948.71 and 822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.98, 1,948.71 and 822.52 is: 1,135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.98 : 1,948.71 = 822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.98/1,948.71 = 822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.98x = 1,948.71 × 822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.98x = 1,602,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,852.95/1,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.18

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