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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.76, 2,086.07 and 1,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.76, 2,086.07 and 1,425.71 is: 1,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.76 : 2,086.07 = 1,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.76/2,086.07 = 1,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.76x = 2,086.07 × 1,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.76x = 2,974,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,128.95/1,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.49

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