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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.24, 1,954.35 and 826.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.24, 1,954.35 and 826.65 is: 1,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.24 : 1,954.35 = 826.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.24/1,954.35 = 826.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.24x = 1,954.35 × 826.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.24x = 1,615,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,563.43/1,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.74

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