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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.08, 1,963.88 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.08, 1,963.88 and 785.04 is: 1,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.08 : 1,963.88 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.08/1,963.88 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.08x = 1,963.88 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.08x = 1,541,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,724.36/1,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.37

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