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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.18, 1,967.52 and 985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.18, 1,967.52 and 985.44 is: 1,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.18 : 1,967.52 = 985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.18/1,967.52 = 985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.18x = 1,967.52 × 985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.18x = 1,938,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,872.91/1,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.44

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