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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.99, 1,966.36 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.99, 1,966.36 and 835.52 is: 1,152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.99 : 1,966.36 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.99/1,966.36 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.99x = 1,966.36 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.99x = 1,642,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,933.11/1,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.94

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