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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.43, 1,947.14 and 821.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.43, 1,947.14 and 821.63 is: 1,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.43 : 1,947.14 = 821.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.43/1,947.14 = 821.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.43x = 1,947.14 × 821.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.43x = 1,599,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,814.79/1,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.47

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