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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.83, 1,607.25 and 1,021.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.83, 1,607.25 and 1,021.89 is: 1,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.83 : 1,607.25 = 1,021.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.83/1,607.25 = 1,021.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.83x = 1,607.25 × 1,021.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.83x = 1,642,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,432.70/1,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.44

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