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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.26, 1,947.88 and 821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.26, 1,947.88 and 821.90 is: 1,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.26 : 1,947.88 = 821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.26/1,947.88 = 821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.26x = 1,947.88 × 821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.26x = 1,600,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,962.57/1,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.42

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