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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.97, 1,969.34 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.97, 1,969.34 and 837.60 is: 1,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.97 : 1,969.34 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.97/1,969.34 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.97x = 1,969.34 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.97x = 1,649,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,515.00/1,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.96

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