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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.18, 1,946.22 and 820.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.18, 1,946.22 and 820.59 is: 1,132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.18 : 1,946.22 = 820.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.18/1,946.22 = 820.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.18x = 1,946.22 × 820.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.18x = 1,597,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,048.67/1,410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.51

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