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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.38, 1,964.04 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.38, 1,964.04 and 793.80 is: 1,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.38 : 1,964.04 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.38/1,964.04 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.38x = 1,964.04 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.38x = 1,559,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,054.95/1,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.32

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