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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.58, 1,954.04 and 826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.58, 1,954.04 and 826.13 is: 1,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.58 : 1,954.04 = 826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.58/1,954.04 = 826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.58x = 1,954.04 × 826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.58x = 1,614,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,277.16/1,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.36

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