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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.59, 1,423.76 and 812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.59, 1,423.76 and 812.21 is: 1,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.59 : 1,423.76 = 812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.59/1,423.76 = 812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.59x = 1,423.76 × 812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.59x = 1,156,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,392.11/1,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.98

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