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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.68, 1,949.39 and 823.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.68, 1,949.39 and 823.27 is: 1,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.68 : 1,949.39 = 823.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.68/1,949.39 = 823.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.68x = 1,949.39 × 823.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.68x = 1,604,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,874.31/1,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.05

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