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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.52, 1,966.02 and 835.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.52, 1,966.02 and 835.36 is: 1,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.52 : 1,966.02 = 835.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.52/1,966.02 = 835.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.52x = 1,966.02 × 835.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.52x = 1,642,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,334.47/1,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.90

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