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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.24, 1,966.02 and 1,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.24, 1,966.02 and 1,396.20 is: 1,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.24 : 1,966.02 = 1,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.24/1,966.02 = 1,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.24x = 1,966.02 × 1,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.24x = 2,744,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,957.12/1,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.96

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