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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.92, 1,966.44 and 835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.92, 1,966.44 and 835.42 is: 1,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.92 : 1,966.44 = 835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.92/1,966.44 = 835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.92x = 1,966.44 × 835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.92x = 1,642,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,803.30/1,424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.91

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