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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.31, 1,948.88 and 822.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.31, 1,948.88 and 822.77 is: 1,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.31 : 1,948.88 = 822.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.31/1,948.88 = 822.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.31x = 1,948.88 × 822.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.31x = 1,603,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,472.31/1,412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.35

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