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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.57, 1,967.10 and 866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.57, 1,967.10 and 866.16 is: 1,195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.57 : 1,967.10 = 866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.57/1,967.10 = 866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.57x = 1,967.10 × 866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.57x = 1,703,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,823.34/1,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.19

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