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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.86, 1,963.62 and 801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.86, 1,963.62 and 801.86 is: 1,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.86 : 1,963.62 = 801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.86/1,963.62 = 801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.86x = 1,963.62 × 801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.86x = 1,574,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,548.33/1,422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.61

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