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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.63, 1,961.87 and 800.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.63, 1,961.87 and 800.63 is: 1,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.63 : 1,961.87 = 800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.63/1,961.87 = 800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.63x = 1,961.87 × 800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.63x = 1,570,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,731.98/1,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.88

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