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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.08, 1,963.94 and 802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.08, 1,963.94 and 802.12 is: 1,106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.08 : 1,963.94 = 802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.08/1,963.94 = 802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.08x = 1,963.94 × 802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.08x = 1,575,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,315.55/1,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.98

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