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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.16, 1,966.80 and 983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.16, 1,966.80 and 983.26 is: 1,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.16 : 1,966.80 = 983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.16/1,966.80 = 983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.16x = 1,966.80 × 983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.16x = 1,933,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,875.77/1,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.95

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