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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.02, 1,966.38 and 835.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.02, 1,966.38 and 835.43 is: 1,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.02 : 1,966.38 = 835.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.02/1,966.38 = 835.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.02x = 1,966.38 × 835.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.02x = 1,642,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,772.84/1,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.81

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