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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.59, 1,966.07 and 835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.59, 1,966.07 and 835.11 is: 1,152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.59 : 1,966.07 = 835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.59/1,966.07 = 835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.59x = 1,966.07 × 835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.59x = 1,641,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,886.81/1,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.53

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