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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.73, 1,962.09 and 862.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.73, 1,962.09 and 862.22 is: 1,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.73 : 1,962.09 = 862.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.73/1,962.09 = 862.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.73x = 1,962.09 × 862.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.73x = 1,691,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,748.93/1,421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.92

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