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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.48, 1,946.24 and 820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.48, 1,946.24 and 820.96 is: 1,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.48 : 1,946.24 = 820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.48/1,946.24 = 820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.48x = 1,946.24 × 820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.48x = 1,597,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,785.19/1,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.80

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