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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.94, 1,423.87 and 835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.94, 1,423.87 and 835.11 is: 1,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.94 : 1,423.87 = 835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.94/1,423.87 = 835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.94x = 1,423.87 × 835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.94x = 1,189,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,088.08/1,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.28

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