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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.56, 1,963.31 and 793.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.56, 1,963.31 and 793.19 is: 1,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.56 : 1,963.31 = 793.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.56/1,963.31 = 793.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.56x = 1,963.31 × 793.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.56x = 1,557,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,278.80/1,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.70

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