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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.33, 1,966.41 and 865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.33, 1,966.41 and 865.62 is: 1,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.33 : 1,966.41 = 865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.33/1,966.41 = 865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.33x = 1,966.41 × 865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.33x = 1,702,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,163.82/1,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.22

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