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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.57, 1,946.58 and 821.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.57, 1,946.58 and 821.49 is: 1,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.57 : 1,946.58 = 821.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.57/1,946.58 = 821.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.57x = 1,946.58 × 821.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.57x = 1,599,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,096.00/1,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.65

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