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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.65, 1,968.50 and 1,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.65, 1,968.50 and 1,093.55 is: 1,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.65 : 1,968.50 = 1,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.65/1,968.50 = 1,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.65x = 1,968.50 × 1,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.65x = 2,152,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,646.07/1,425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.95

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