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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.11, 1,966.73 and 1,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.11, 1,966.73 and 1,005.59 is: 1,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.11 : 1,966.73 = 1,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.11/1,966.73 = 1,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.11x = 1,966.73 × 1,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.11x = 1,977,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,723.91/1,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.77

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