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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.03, 1,946.73 and 821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.03, 1,946.73 and 821.53 is: 1,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.03 : 1,946.73 = 821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.03/1,946.73 = 821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.03x = 1,946.73 × 821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.03x = 1,599,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,297.10/1,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.43

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