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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.38, 1,950.12 and 823.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.38, 1,950.12 and 823.57 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.38 : 1,950.12 = 823.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.38/1,950.12 = 823.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.38x = 1,950.12 × 823.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.38x = 1,606,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,055.45/1,413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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