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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.99, 1,948.61 and 822.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.99, 1,948.61 and 822.67 is: 1,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.99 : 1,948.61 = 822.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.99/1,948.61 = 822.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.99x = 1,948.61 × 822.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.99x = 1,603,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,062.99/1,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.32

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