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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.95, 1,947.28 and 821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.95, 1,947.28 and 821.48 is: 1,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.95 : 1,947.28 = 821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.95/1,947.28 = 821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.95x = 1,947.28 × 821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.95x = 1,599,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,654.39/1,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.74

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