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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.70, 1,967.47 and 804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.70, 1,967.47 and 804.70 is: 1,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.70 : 1,967.47 = 804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.70/1,967.47 = 804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.70x = 1,967.47 × 804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.70x = 1,583,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,230.26/1,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.49

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