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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425, 2,133.66 and 1,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425, 2,133.66 and 1,164.72 is: 1,743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425 : 2,133.66 = 1,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425/2,133.66 = 1,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425x = 2,133.66 × 1,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425x = 2,485,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,116.48/1,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.94

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