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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.05, 1,950.30 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.05, 1,950.30 and 823.64 is: 1,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.05 : 1,950.30 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.05/1,950.30 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.05x = 1,950.30 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.05x = 1,606,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,335.34/1,413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.79

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