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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.97, 1,969.18 and 837.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.97, 1,969.18 and 837.61 is: 1,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.97 : 1,969.18 = 837.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.97/1,969.18 = 837.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.97x = 1,969.18 × 837.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.97x = 1,649,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,397.84/1,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.87

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