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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.80, 1,949.85 and 823.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.80, 1,949.85 and 823.23 is: 1,136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.80 : 1,949.85 = 823.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.80/1,949.85 = 823.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.80x = 1,949.85 × 823.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.80x = 1,605,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,175.02/1,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.17

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