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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.14, 1,947.40 and 821.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.14, 1,947.40 and 821.66 is: 1,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.14 : 1,947.40 = 821.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.14/1,947.40 = 821.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.14x = 1,947.40 × 821.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.14x = 1,600,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,103.50/1,411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.91

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