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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.38, 1,966.92 and 787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.38, 1,966.92 and 787.19 is: 1,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.38 : 1,966.92 = 787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.38/1,966.92 = 787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.38x = 1,966.92 × 787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.38x = 1,548,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,339.75/1,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.26

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