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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.35, 1,961.64 and 831.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.35, 1,961.64 and 831.87 is: 1,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.35 : 1,961.64 = 831.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.35/1,961.64 = 831.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.35x = 1,961.64 × 831.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.35x = 1,631,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,829.47/1,421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.09

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