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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.66, 1,968.10 and 1,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.66, 1,968.10 and 1,007.08 is: 1,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.66 : 1,968.10 = 1,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.66/1,968.10 = 1,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.66x = 1,968.10 × 1,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.66x = 1,982,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,034.15/1,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.28

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