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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.47, 1,967.22 and 836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.47, 1,967.22 and 836.06 is: 1,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.47 : 1,967.22 = 836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.47/1,967.22 = 836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.47x = 1,967.22 × 836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.47x = 1,644,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,704.12/1,425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.80

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