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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.46, 1,967.10 and 835.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.46, 1,967.10 and 835.99 is: 1,153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.46 : 1,967.10 = 835.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.46/1,967.10 = 835.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.46x = 1,967.10 × 835.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.46x = 1,644,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,475.93/1,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.65

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