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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.04, 1,947.24 and 821.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.04, 1,947.24 and 821.42 is: 1,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.04 : 1,947.24 = 821.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.04/1,947.24 = 821.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.04x = 1,947.24 × 821.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.04x = 1,599,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,501.88/1,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.56

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