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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.76, 1,963.43 and 793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.76, 1,963.43 and 793.32 is: 1,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.76 : 1,963.43 = 793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.76/1,963.43 = 793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.76x = 1,963.43 × 793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.76x = 1,557,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,628.29/1,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.79

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