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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422, 1,962.72 and 801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422, 1,962.72 and 801.36 is: 1,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422 : 1,962.72 = 801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422/1,962.72 = 801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422x = 1,962.72 × 801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422x = 1,572,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,845.30/1,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.08

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