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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.48, 1,946.41 and 820.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.48, 1,946.41 and 820.98 is: 1,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.48 : 1,946.41 = 820.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.48/1,946.41 = 820.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.48x = 1,946.41 × 820.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.48x = 1,597,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,963.68/1,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.92

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