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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419, 1,958.22 and 829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419, 1,958.22 and 829.94 is: 1,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419 : 1,958.22 = 829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419/1,958.22 = 829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419x = 1,958.22 × 829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419x = 1,625,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,195.32/1,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.31

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