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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.42, 2,125.96 and 835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.42, 2,125.96 and 835.02 is: 1,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.42 : 2,125.96 = 835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.42/2,125.96 = 835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.42x = 2,125.96 × 835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.42x = 1,775,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,217.03/1,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.91

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