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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.19, 1,974.48 and 841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.19, 1,974.48 and 841.51 is: 1,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.19 : 1,974.48 = 841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.19/1,974.48 = 841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.19x = 1,974.48 × 841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.19x = 1,661,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,544.66/1,431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.95

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