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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.50, 1,953.22 and 826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.50, 1,953.22 and 826.02 is: 1,139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.50 : 1,953.22 = 826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.50/1,953.22 = 826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.50x = 1,953.22 × 826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.50x = 1,613,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,398.78/1,415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.81

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