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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.14, 1,954.20 and 826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.14, 1,954.20 and 826.64 is: 1,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.14 : 1,954.20 = 826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.14/1,954.20 = 826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.14x = 1,954.20 × 826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.14x = 1,615,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,419.89/1,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.72

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