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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.44, 1,966.56 and 835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.44, 1,966.56 and 835.76 is: 1,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.44 : 1,966.56 = 835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.44/1,966.56 = 835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.44x = 1,966.56 × 835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.44x = 1,643,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,572.19/1,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.03

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