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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.51, 1,947.76 and 821.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.51, 1,947.76 and 821.94 is: 1,134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.51 : 1,947.76 = 821.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.51/1,947.76 = 821.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.51x = 1,947.76 × 821.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.51x = 1,600,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,941.85/1,411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.21

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