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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.23, 1,962.36 and 862.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.23, 1,962.36 and 862.58 is: 1,190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.23 : 1,962.36 = 862.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.23/1,962.36 = 862.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.23x = 1,962.36 × 862.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.23x = 1,692,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,697.39/1,422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.18

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