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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.44, 1,964.36 and 794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.44, 1,964.36 and 794.02 is: 1,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.44 : 1,964.36 = 794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.44/1,964.36 = 794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.44x = 1,964.36 × 794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.44x = 1,559,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,745.57/1,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.76

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