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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.47, 1,953.35 and 826.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.47, 1,953.35 and 826.01 is: 1,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.47 : 1,953.35 = 826.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.47/1,953.35 = 826.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.47x = 1,953.35 × 826.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.47x = 1,613,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,482.50/1,415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.89

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