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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.07, 1,966.60 and 804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.07, 1,966.60 and 804.07 is: 1,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.07 : 1,966.60 = 804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.07/1,966.60 = 804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.07x = 1,966.60 × 804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.07x = 1,581,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,284.06/1,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.62

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