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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.34, 1,966.32 and 835.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.34, 1,966.32 and 835.62 is: 1,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.34 : 1,966.32 = 835.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.34/1,966.32 = 835.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.34x = 1,966.32 × 835.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.34x = 1,643,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,086.49/1,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.77

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