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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.02, 1,962.38 and 801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.02, 1,962.38 and 801.02 is: 1,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.02 : 1,962.38 = 801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.02/1,962.38 = 801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.02x = 1,962.38 × 801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.02x = 1,571,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,905.63/1,422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.40

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