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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.98, 1,963.70 and 801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.98, 1,963.70 and 801.98 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.98 : 1,963.70 = 801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.98/1,963.70 = 801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.98x = 1,963.70 × 801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.98x = 1,574,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,848.13/1,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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