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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.13, 1,961.18 and 832.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.13, 1,961.18 and 832.03 is: 1,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.13 : 1,961.18 = 832.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.13/1,961.18 = 832.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.13x = 1,961.18 × 832.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.13x = 1,631,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,760.60/1,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.21

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