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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.91, 1,967.92 and 866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.91, 1,967.92 and 866.52 is: 1,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.91 : 1,967.92 = 866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.91/1,967.92 = 866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.91x = 1,967.92 × 866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.91x = 1,705,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,242.04/1,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.90

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