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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.23, 1,966.67 and 795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.23, 1,966.67 and 795.55 is: 1,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.23 : 1,966.67 = 795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.23/1,966.67 = 795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.23x = 1,966.67 × 795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.23x = 1,564,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,584.32/1,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.78

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