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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.10, 1,969.41 and 837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.10, 1,969.41 and 837.49 is: 1,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.10 : 1,969.41 = 837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.10/1,969.41 = 837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.10x = 1,969.41 × 837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.10x = 1,649,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,361.18/1,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.74

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