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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.99, 1,957.58 and 829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.99, 1,957.58 and 829.27 is: 1,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.99 : 1,957.58 = 829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.99/1,957.58 = 829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.99x = 1,957.58 × 829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.99x = 1,623,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,353.33/1,418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.02

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