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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.10, 1,947.34 and 821.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.10, 1,947.34 and 821.82 is: 1,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.10 : 1,947.34 = 821.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.10/1,947.34 = 821.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.10x = 1,947.34 × 821.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.10x = 1,600,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,362.96/1,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.12

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