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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.44, 1,949.16 and 823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.44, 1,949.16 and 823.06 is: 1,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.44 : 1,949.16 = 823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.44/1,949.16 = 823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.44x = 1,949.16 × 823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.44x = 1,604,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,281.15/1,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.82

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