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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.76, 1,946.66 and 821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.76, 1,946.66 and 821.08 is: 1,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.76 : 1,946.66 = 821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.76/1,946.66 = 821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.76x = 1,946.66 × 821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.76x = 1,598,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,363.59/1,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.98

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