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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.24, 1,947.45 and 821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.24, 1,947.45 and 821.80 is: 1,134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.24 : 1,947.45 = 821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.24/1,947.45 = 821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.24x = 1,947.45 × 821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.24x = 1,600,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,414.41/1,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.05

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