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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.69, 1,963.37 and 793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.69, 1,963.37 and 793.22 is: 1,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.69 : 1,963.37 = 793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.69/1,963.37 = 793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.69x = 1,963.37 × 793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.69x = 1,557,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,384.35/1,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.68

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