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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.41, 2,074.79 and 831.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.41, 2,074.79 and 831.21 is: 1,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.41 : 2,074.79 = 831.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.41/2,074.79 = 831.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.41x = 2,074.79 × 831.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.41x = 1,724,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,582.04/1,503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.12

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