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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.02, 1,966.64 and 827.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.02, 1,966.64 and 827.73 is: 1,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.02 : 1,966.64 = 827.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.02/1,966.64 = 827.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.02x = 1,966.64 × 827.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.02x = 1,627,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,842.79/1,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.33

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