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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.77, 1,947.10 and 821.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.77, 1,947.10 and 821.66 is: 1,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.77 : 1,947.10 = 821.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.77/1,947.10 = 821.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.77x = 1,947.10 × 821.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.77x = 1,599,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,844.45/1,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.02

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