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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.60, 1,947.10 and 821.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.60, 1,947.10 and 821.63 is: 1,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.60 : 1,947.10 = 821.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.60/1,947.10 = 821.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.60x = 1,947.10 × 821.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.60x = 1,599,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,795.77/1,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.12

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