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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.12, 1,961.43 and 831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.12, 1,961.43 and 831.80 is: 1,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.12 : 1,961.43 = 831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.12/1,961.43 = 831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.12x = 1,961.43 × 831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.12x = 1,631,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,507.67/1,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.05

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