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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.55, 1,966.07 and 834.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.55, 1,966.07 and 834.98 is: 1,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.55 : 1,966.07 = 834.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.55/1,966.07 = 834.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.55x = 1,966.07 × 834.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.55x = 1,641,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,615.12/1,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.37

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