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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.03, 1,960.53 and 831.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.03, 1,960.53 and 831.53 is: 1,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.03 : 1,960.53 = 831.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.03/1,960.53 = 831.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.03x = 1,960.53 × 831.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.03x = 1,630,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,239.51/1,421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.22

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