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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.09, 1,966.77 and 835.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.09, 1,966.77 and 835.83 is: 1,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.09 : 1,966.77 = 835.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.09/1,966.77 = 835.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.09x = 1,966.77 × 835.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.09x = 1,643,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,885.37/1,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.53

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