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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.88, 1,967.69 and 866.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.88, 1,967.69 and 866.37 is: 1,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.88 : 1,967.69 = 866.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.88/1,967.69 = 866.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.88x = 1,967.69 × 866.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.88x = 1,704,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,751.60/1,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.58

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