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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.13, 1,961.16 and 832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.13, 1,961.16 and 832.02 is: 1,148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.13 : 1,961.16 = 832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.13/1,961.16 = 832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.13x = 1,961.16 × 832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.13x = 1,631,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,724.34/1,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.19

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