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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.21, 1,969.70 and 837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.21, 1,969.70 and 837.74 is: 1,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.21 : 1,969.70 = 837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.21/1,969.70 = 837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.21x = 1,969.70 × 837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.21x = 1,650,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,082.44/1,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.16

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