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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.14, 1,959.72 and 831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.14, 1,959.72 and 831 is: 1,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.14 : 1,959.72 = 831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.14/1,959.72 = 831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.14x = 1,959.72 × 831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.14x = 1,628,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,527.32/1,420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.74

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