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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.88, 1,967.52 and 836.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.88, 1,967.52 and 836.29 is: 1,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.88 : 1,967.52 = 836.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.88/1,967.52 = 836.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.88x = 1,967.52 × 836.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.88x = 1,645,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,417.30/1,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.97

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