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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.75, 1,963.40 and 801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.75, 1,963.40 and 801.75 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.75 : 1,963.40 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.75/1,963.40 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.75x = 1,963.40 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.75x = 1,574,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,151.94/1,422.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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