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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.86, 1,967.26 and 836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.86, 1,967.26 and 836.28 is: 1,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.86 : 1,967.26 = 836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.86/1,967.26 = 836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.86x = 1,967.26 × 836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.86x = 1,645,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,178.10/1,425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.81

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