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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.72, 1,946.79 and 821.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.72, 1,946.79 and 821.65 is: 1,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.72 : 1,946.79 = 821.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.72/1,946.79 = 821.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.72x = 1,946.79 × 821.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.72x = 1,599,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,580.00/1,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.87

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