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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.26, 1,957.12 and 829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.26, 1,957.12 and 829 is: 1,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.26 : 1,957.12 = 829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.26/1,957.12 = 829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.26x = 1,957.12 × 829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.26x = 1,622,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,452.48/1,418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.97

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