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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.95, 1,967.82 and 804.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.95, 1,967.82 and 804.95 is: 1,110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.95 : 1,967.82 = 804.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.95/1,967.82 = 804.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.95x = 1,967.82 × 804.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.95x = 1,583,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,999.62/1,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.84

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