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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.38, 1,961.58 and 831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.38, 1,961.58 and 831.88 is: 1,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.38 : 1,961.58 = 831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.38/1,961.58 = 831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.38x = 1,961.58 × 831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.38x = 1,631,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,799.17/1,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.04

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