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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.67, 1,946.53 and 820.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.67, 1,946.53 and 820.75 is: 1,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.67 : 1,946.53 = 820.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.67/1,946.53 = 820.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.67x = 1,946.53 × 820.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.67x = 1,597,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,614.50/1,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.52

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