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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.60, 1,966.75 and 865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.60, 1,966.75 and 865.86 is: 1,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.60 : 1,966.75 = 865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.60/1,966.75 = 865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.60x = 1,966.75 × 865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.60x = 1,702,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,930.16/1,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.54

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