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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.76, 1,967.55 and 828.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.76, 1,967.55 and 828.37 is: 1,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.76 : 1,967.55 = 828.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.76/1,967.55 = 828.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.76x = 1,967.55 × 828.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.76x = 1,629,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,859.39/1,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.15

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