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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.37, 1,950.43 and 823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.37, 1,950.43 and 823.96 is: 1,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.37 : 1,950.43 = 823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.37/1,950.43 = 823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.37x = 1,950.43 × 823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.37x = 1,607,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,062.43/1,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.05

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