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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.47, 1,961.78 and 832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.47, 1,961.78 and 832.50 is: 1,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.47 : 1,961.78 = 832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.47/1,961.78 = 832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.47x = 1,961.78 × 832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.47x = 1,633,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,167.88/1,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.93

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