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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.48, 1,966.78 and 858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.48, 1,966.78 and 858.18 is: 1,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.48 : 1,966.78 = 858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.48/1,966.78 = 858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.48x = 1,966.78 × 858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.48x = 1,687,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,851.26/1,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.06

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