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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.43, 1,963.99 and 802.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.43, 1,963.99 and 802.43 is: 1,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.43 : 1,963.99 = 802.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.43/1,963.99 = 802.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.43x = 1,963.99 × 802.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.43x = 1,575,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,964.50/1,423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.16

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