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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.69, 1,953.65 and 826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.69, 1,953.65 and 826.33 is: 1,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.69 : 1,953.65 = 826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.69/1,953.65 = 826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.69x = 1,953.65 × 826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.69x = 1,614,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,359.60/1,415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.33

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