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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.82, 1,950.21 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.82, 1,950.21 and 824.22 is: 1,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.82 : 1,950.21 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.82/1,950.21 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.82x = 1,950.21 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.82x = 1,607,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,402.09/1,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.73

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