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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.96, 1,975.76 and 834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.96, 1,975.76 and 834.09 is: 1,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.96 : 1,975.76 = 834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.96/1,975.76 = 834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.96x = 1,975.76 × 834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.96x = 1,647,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,963.74/1,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.84

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