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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.73, 1,953.84 and 826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.73, 1,953.84 and 826.46 is: 1,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.73 : 1,953.84 = 826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.73/1,953.84 = 826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.73x = 1,953.84 × 826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.73x = 1,614,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,763.66/1,415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.59

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