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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.97, 1,963.71 and 801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.97, 1,963.71 and 801.97 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.97 : 1,963.71 = 801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.97/1,963.71 = 801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.97x = 1,963.71 × 801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.97x = 1,574,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,836.51/1,422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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