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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.44, 1,953.32 and 826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.44, 1,953.32 and 826.37 is: 1,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.44 : 1,953.32 = 826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.44/1,953.32 = 826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.44x = 1,953.32 × 826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.44x = 1,614,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,151.15/1,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.39

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