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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.97, 1,961.08 and 831.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.97, 1,961.08 and 831.99 is: 1,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.97 : 1,961.08 = 831.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.97/1,961.08 = 831.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.97x = 1,961.08 × 831.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.97x = 1,631,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,608.90/1,420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.24

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