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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.07, 1,966.62 and 893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.07, 1,966.62 and 893.97 is: 1,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.07 : 1,966.62 = 893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.07/1,966.62 = 893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.07x = 1,966.62 × 893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.07x = 1,758,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,100.96/1,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.70

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