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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.93, 1,949.74 and 823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.93, 1,949.74 and 823.52 is: 1,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.93 : 1,949.74 = 823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.93/1,949.74 = 823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.93x = 1,949.74 × 823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.93x = 1,605,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,652.70/1,412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.40

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