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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.16, 1,946.28 and 820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.16, 1,946.28 and 820.84 is: 1,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.16 : 1,946.28 = 820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.16/1,946.28 = 820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.16x = 1,946.28 × 820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.16x = 1,597,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,584.48/1,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.91

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