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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.35, 1,968.34 and 1,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.35, 1,968.34 and 1,347.70 is: 1,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.35 : 1,968.34 = 1,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.35/1,968.34 = 1,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.35x = 1,968.34 × 1,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.35x = 2,652,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,721.98/1,425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.10

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