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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.62, 1,947.06 and 821.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.62, 1,947.06 and 821.39 is: 1,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.62 : 1,947.06 = 821.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.62/1,947.06 = 821.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.62x = 1,947.06 × 821.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.62x = 1,599,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,285.88/1,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.75

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