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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.74, 1,953.69 and 826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.74, 1,953.69 and 826.27 is: 1,140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.74 : 1,953.69 = 826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.74/1,953.69 = 826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.74x = 1,953.69 × 826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.74x = 1,614,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,275.44/1,415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.23

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