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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.93, 1,946.74 and 821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.93, 1,946.74 and 821.11 is: 1,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.93 : 1,946.74 = 821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.93/1,946.74 = 821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.93x = 1,946.74 × 821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.93x = 1,598,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,487.68/1,410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.93

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