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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.20, 1,966.44 and 804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.20, 1,966.44 and 804.08 is: 1,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.20 : 1,966.44 = 804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.20/1,966.44 = 804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.20x = 1,966.44 × 804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.20x = 1,581,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,175.08/1,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.44

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