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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.57, 1,953.63 and 826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.57, 1,953.63 and 826.29 is: 1,140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.57 : 1,953.63 = 826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.57/1,953.63 = 826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.57x = 1,953.63 × 826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.57x = 1,614,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,264.93/1,415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.37

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