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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.06, 1,947.47 and 821.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.06, 1,947.47 and 821.92 is: 1,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.06 : 1,947.47 = 821.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.06/1,947.47 = 821.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.06x = 1,947.47 × 821.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.06x = 1,600,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,664.54/1,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.37

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