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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.18, 1,947.83 and 821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.18, 1,947.83 and 821.90 is: 1,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.18 : 1,947.83 = 821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.18/1,947.83 = 821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.18x = 1,947.83 × 821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.18x = 1,600,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,922.24/1,411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.46

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