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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.54, 1,960.20 and 831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.54, 1,960.20 and 831.06 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.54 : 1,960.20 = 831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.54/1,960.20 = 831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.54x = 1,960.20 × 831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.54x = 1,629,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,043.81/1,420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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