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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.59, 1,948.89 and 823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.59, 1,948.89 and 823.32 is: 1,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.59 : 1,948.89 = 823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.59/1,948.89 = 823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.59x = 1,948.89 × 823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.59x = 1,604,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,560.11/1,412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.90

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