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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.33, 1,955.07 and 826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.33, 1,955.07 and 826.88 is: 1,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.33 : 1,955.07 = 826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.33/1,955.07 = 826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.33x = 1,955.07 × 826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.33x = 1,616,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,598.51/1,416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.40

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