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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.56, 1,966.80 and 901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.56, 1,966.80 and 901.52 is: 1,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.56 : 1,966.80 = 901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.56/1,966.80 = 901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.56x = 1,966.80 × 901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.56x = 1,773,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,109.54/1,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.80

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