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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.48, 1,946.70 and 821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.48, 1,946.70 and 821.36 is: 1,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.48 : 1,946.70 = 821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.48/1,946.70 = 821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.48x = 1,946.70 × 821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.48x = 1,598,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,941.51/1,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.62

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