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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.06, 1,966.65 and 1,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.06, 1,966.65 and 1,075.14 is: 1,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.06 : 1,966.65 = 1,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.06/1,966.65 = 1,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.06x = 1,966.65 × 1,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.06x = 2,114,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,424.08/1,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.74

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