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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.28, 1,954.70 and 826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.28, 1,954.70 and 826.82 is: 1,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.28 : 1,954.70 = 826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.28/1,954.70 = 826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.28x = 1,954.70 × 826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.28x = 1,616,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,185.05/1,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.15

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