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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.56, 1,946.48 and 821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.56, 1,946.48 and 821 is: 1,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.56 : 1,946.48 = 821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.56/1,946.48 = 821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.56x = 1,946.48 × 821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.56x = 1,598,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,060.08/1,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.93

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