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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.55, 1,962.39 and 832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.55, 1,962.39 and 832.97 is: 1,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.55 : 1,962.39 = 832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.55/1,962.39 = 832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.55x = 1,962.39 × 832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.55x = 1,634,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,612.00/1,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.07

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