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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.48, 1,963.04 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.48, 1,963.04 and 801.52 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.48 : 1,963.04 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.48/1,963.04 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.48x = 1,963.04 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.48x = 1,573,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,415.82/1,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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