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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.06, 1,966.50 and 835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.06, 1,966.50 and 835.56 is: 1,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.06 : 1,966.50 = 835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.06/1,966.50 = 835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.06x = 1,966.50 × 835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.06x = 1,643,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,128.74/1,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.02

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