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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.10, 1,948.94 and 822.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.10, 1,948.94 and 822.63 is: 1,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.10 : 1,948.94 = 822.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.10/1,948.94 = 822.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.10x = 1,948.94 × 822.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.10x = 1,603,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,256.51/1,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.37

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