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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.98, 1,966.98 and 865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.98, 1,966.98 and 865.90 is: 1,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.98 : 1,966.98 = 865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.98/1,966.98 = 865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.98x = 1,966.98 × 865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.98x = 1,703,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,207.98/1,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.25

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