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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.51, 1,949.47 and 823.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.51, 1,949.47 and 823.03 is: 1,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.51 : 1,949.47 = 823.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.51/1,949.47 = 823.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.51x = 1,949.47 × 823.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.51x = 1,604,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,465.36/1,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.90

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