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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.66, 1,961.42 and 831.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.66, 1,961.42 and 831.77 is: 1,147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.66 : 1,961.42 = 831.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.66/1,961.42 = 831.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.66x = 1,961.42 × 831.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.66x = 1,631,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,436.35/1,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.56

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