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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.36, 1,947.53 and 821.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.36, 1,947.53 and 821.84 is: 1,134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.36 : 1,947.53 = 821.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.36/1,947.53 = 821.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.36x = 1,947.53 × 821.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.36x = 1,600,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,558.06/1,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.05

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