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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.08, 1,966.10 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.08, 1,966.10 and 865.32 is: 1,193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.08 : 1,966.10 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.08/1,966.10 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.08x = 1,966.10 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.08x = 1,701,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,305.65/1,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.83

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