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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.87, 2,135.97 and 1,133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.87, 2,135.97 and 1,133.87 is: 1,698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.87 : 2,135.97 = 1,133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.87/2,135.97 = 1,133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.87x = 2,135.97 × 1,133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.87x = 2,421,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,912.30/1,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.55

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