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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.40, 1,966.09 and 953.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.40, 1,966.09 and 953.11 is: 1,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.40 : 1,966.09 = 953.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.40/1,966.09 = 953.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.40x = 1,966.09 × 953.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.40x = 1,873,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,900.04/1,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.65

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