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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.35, 1,967.15 and 865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.35, 1,967.15 and 865.97 is: 1,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.35 : 1,967.15 = 865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.35/1,967.15 = 865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.35x = 1,967.15 × 865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.35x = 1,703,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,478.72/1,425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.13

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