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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.58, 1,960.44 and 831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.58, 1,960.44 and 831.14 is: 1,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.58 : 1,960.44 = 831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.58/1,960.44 = 831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.58x = 1,960.44 × 831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.58x = 1,629,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,400.10/1,420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.00

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