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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.94, 1,947.23 and 821.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.94, 1,947.23 and 821.47 is: 1,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.94 : 1,947.23 = 821.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.94/1,947.23 = 821.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.94x = 1,947.23 × 821.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.94x = 1,599,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,591.03/1,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.71

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