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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.69, 1,971.84 and 831.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.69, 1,971.84 and 831.53 is: 1,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.69 : 1,971.84 = 831.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.69/1,971.84 = 831.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.69x = 1,971.84 × 831.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.69x = 1,639,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,649.04/1,428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.66

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