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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.11, 1,966.59 and 836.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.11, 1,966.59 and 836.03 is: 1,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.11 : 1,966.59 = 836.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.11/1,966.59 = 836.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.11x = 1,966.59 × 836.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.11x = 1,644,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,118.40/1,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.68

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