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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.04, 1,963.72 and 802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.04, 1,963.72 and 802 is: 1,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.04 : 1,963.72 = 802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.04/1,963.72 = 802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.04x = 1,963.72 × 802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.04x = 1,574,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,903.44/1,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.72

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