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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.11, 1,947.45 and 821.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.11, 1,947.45 and 821.69 is: 1,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.11 : 1,947.45 = 821.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.11/1,947.45 = 821.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.11x = 1,947.45 × 821.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.11x = 1,600,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,190.45/1,411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.99

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