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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.46, 1,969.80 and 837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.46, 1,969.80 and 837.90 is: 1,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.46 : 1,969.80 = 837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.46/1,969.80 = 837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.46x = 1,969.80 × 837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.46x = 1,650,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,495.42/1,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.25

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