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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.23, 1,966.88 and 835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.23, 1,966.88 and 835.95 is: 1,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.23 : 1,966.88 = 835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.23/1,966.88 = 835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.23x = 1,966.88 × 835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.23x = 1,644,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,222.80/1,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.66

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