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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.67, 1,969.70 and 837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.67, 1,969.70 and 837.81 is: 1,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.67 : 1,969.70 = 837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.67/1,969.70 = 837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.67x = 1,969.70 × 837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.67x = 1,650,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,230.17/1,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.89

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