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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.33, 2,115.52 and 829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.33, 2,115.52 and 829.41 is: 1,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.33 : 2,115.52 = 829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.33/2,115.52 = 829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.33x = 2,115.52 × 829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.33x = 1,754,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,633.44/1,410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.13

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