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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.04, 1,966.60 and 804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.04, 1,966.60 and 804.08 is: 1,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.04 : 1,966.60 = 804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.04/1,966.60 = 804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.04x = 1,966.60 × 804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.04x = 1,581,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,303.73/1,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.66

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