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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416, 1,953.82 and 826.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416, 1,953.82 and 826.39 is: 1,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416 : 1,953.82 = 826.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416/1,953.82 = 826.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416x = 1,953.82 × 826.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416x = 1,614,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,617.31/1,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.27

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