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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.36, 1,948.63 and 822.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.36, 1,948.63 and 822.79 is: 1,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.36 : 1,948.63 = 822.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.36/1,948.63 = 822.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.36x = 1,948.63 × 822.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.36x = 1,603,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,299.42/1,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.20

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