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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.26, 1,950.37 and 823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.26, 1,950.37 and 823.76 is: 1,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.26 : 1,950.37 = 823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.26/1,950.37 = 823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.26x = 1,950.37 × 823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.26x = 1,606,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,624.98/1,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.83

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