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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.92, 1,390.23 and 821.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.92, 1,390.23 and 821.41 is: 1,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.92 : 1,390.23 = 821.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.92/1,390.23 = 821.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.92x = 1,390.23 × 821.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.92x = 1,141,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,948.82/1,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.98

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