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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.94, 1,953.33 and 826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.94, 1,953.33 and 826.14 is: 1,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.94 : 1,953.33 = 826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.94/1,953.33 = 826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.94x = 1,953.33 × 826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.94x = 1,613,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,724.05/1,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.68

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