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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.68, 1,976.07 and 834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.68, 1,976.07 and 834.66 is: 1,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.68 : 1,976.07 = 834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.68/1,976.07 = 834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.68x = 1,976.07 × 834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.68x = 1,649,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,346.59/1,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.04

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