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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.44, 1,963.62 and 832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.44, 1,963.62 and 832.76 is: 1,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.44 : 1,963.62 = 832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.44/1,963.62 = 832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.44x = 1,963.62 × 832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.44x = 1,635,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,224.19/1,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.59

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