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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.56, 1,963.41 and 801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.56, 1,963.41 and 801.56 is: 1,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.56 : 1,963.41 = 801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.56/1,963.41 = 801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.56x = 1,963.41 × 801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.56x = 1,573,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,792.82/1,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.31

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