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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.73, 1,946.93 and 821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.73, 1,946.93 and 821.15 is: 1,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.73 : 1,946.93 = 821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.73/1,946.93 = 821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.73x = 1,946.93 × 821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.73x = 1,598,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,715.03/1,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.26

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