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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.78, 1,963.38 and 801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.78, 1,963.38 and 801.78 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.78 : 1,963.38 = 801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.78/1,963.38 = 801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.78x = 1,963.38 × 801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.78x = 1,574,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,198.82/1,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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