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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.55, 1,946.67 and 821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.55, 1,946.67 and 821.12 is: 1,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.55 : 1,946.67 = 821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.55/1,946.67 = 821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.55x = 1,946.67 × 821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.55x = 1,598,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,436.86/1,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.20

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