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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.44, 1,950.44 and 823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.44, 1,950.44 and 823.86 is: 1,136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.44 : 1,950.44 = 823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.44/1,950.44 = 823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.44x = 1,950.44 × 823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.44x = 1,606,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,889.50/1,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.86

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