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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.05, 1,963.85 and 793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.05, 1,963.85 and 793.68 is: 1,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.05 : 1,963.85 = 793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.05/1,963.85 = 793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.05x = 1,963.85 × 793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.05x = 1,558,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,664.50/1,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.30

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