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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.46, 1,946.40 and 821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.46, 1,946.40 and 821.11 is: 1,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.46 : 1,946.40 = 821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.46/1,946.40 = 821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.46x = 1,946.40 × 821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.46x = 1,598,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,208.50/1,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.11

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