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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.01, 1,962.46 and 832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.01, 1,962.46 and 832.89 is: 1,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.01 : 1,962.46 = 832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.01/1,962.46 = 832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.01x = 1,962.46 × 832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.01x = 1,634,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,513.31/1,422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.44

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