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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.82, 1,961.13 and 831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.82, 1,961.13 and 831.96 is: 1,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.82 : 1,961.13 = 831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.82/1,961.13 = 831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.82x = 1,961.13 × 831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.82x = 1,631,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,581.71/1,421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.53

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