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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.32, 1,963.92 and 802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.32, 1,963.92 and 802.32 is: 1,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.32 : 1,963.92 = 802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.32/1,963.92 = 802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.32x = 1,963.92 × 802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.32x = 1,575,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,692.29/1,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.05

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