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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.00, 1,421.35 and 821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.00, 1,421.35 and 821.88 is: 1,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.00 : 1,421.35 = 821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.00/1,421.35 = 821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.00x = 1,421.35 × 821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.00x = 1,168,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,177.08/1,031.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.06

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