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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.60, 1,945.94 and 820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.60, 1,945.94 and 820.92 is: 1,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.60 : 1,945.94 = 820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.60/1,945.94 = 820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.60x = 1,945.94 × 820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.60x = 1,597,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,461.06/1,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.47

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