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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.31, 1,950.26 and 823.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.31, 1,950.26 and 823.77 is: 1,136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.31 : 1,950.26 = 823.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.31/1,950.26 = 823.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.31x = 1,950.26 × 823.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.31x = 1,606,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,565.68/1,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.74

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