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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.41, 1,422.43 and 809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.41, 1,422.43 and 809.98 is: 1,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.41 : 1,422.43 = 809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.41/1,422.43 = 809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.41x = 1,422.43 × 809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.41x = 1,152,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,139.85/1,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.05

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