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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.19, 1,966.21 and 835.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.19, 1,966.21 and 835.51 is: 1,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.19 : 1,966.21 = 835.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.19/1,966.21 = 835.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.19x = 1,966.21 × 835.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.19x = 1,642,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,788.12/1,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.68

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