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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.36, 1,954.08 and 826.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.36, 1,954.08 and 826.77 is: 1,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.36 : 1,954.08 = 826.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.36/1,954.08 = 826.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.36x = 1,954.08 × 826.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.36x = 1,615,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,574.72/1,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.65

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