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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.66, 1,966.07 and 835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.66, 1,966.07 and 835.18 is: 1,152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.66 : 1,966.07 = 835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.66/1,966.07 = 835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.66x = 1,966.07 × 835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.66x = 1,642,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,019.52/1,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.57

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