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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.66, 1,966.73 and 1,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.66, 1,966.73 and 1,006.08 is: 1,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.66 : 1,966.73 = 1,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.66/1,966.73 = 1,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.66x = 1,966.73 × 1,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.66x = 1,978,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,682.69/1,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.91

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