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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.03, 1,965.94 and 946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.03, 1,965.94 and 946.71 is: 1,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.03 : 1,965.94 = 946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.03/1,965.94 = 946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.03x = 1,965.94 × 946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.03x = 1,861,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,165.23/1,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.06

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