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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.61, 1,967.19 and 1,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.61, 1,967.19 and 1,052.79 is: 1,452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.61 : 1,967.19 = 1,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.61/1,967.19 = 1,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.61x = 1,967.19 × 1,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.61x = 2,071,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,037.96/1,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.74

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