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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.68, 1,953.44 and 826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.68, 1,953.44 and 826.08 is: 1,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.68 : 1,953.44 = 826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.68/1,953.44 = 826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.68x = 1,953.44 × 826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.68x = 1,613,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,697.72/1,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.87

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