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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.94, 1,949.40 and 823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.94, 1,949.40 and 823.26 is: 1,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.94 : 1,949.40 = 823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.94/1,949.40 = 823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.94x = 1,949.40 × 823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.94x = 1,604,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,863.04/1,412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.83

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