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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.83, 1,966.75 and 836.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.83, 1,966.75 and 836.35 is: 1,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.83 : 1,966.75 = 836.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.83/1,966.75 = 836.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.83x = 1,966.75 × 836.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.83x = 1,644,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,884.35/1,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.64

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