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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.38, 1,957.38 and 829.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.38, 1,957.38 and 829.33 is: 1,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.38 : 1,957.38 = 829.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.38/1,957.38 = 829.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.38x = 1,957.38 × 829.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.38x = 1,623,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,313.96/1,418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.48

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