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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.50, 1,964.40 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.50, 1,964.40 and 794.04 is: 1,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.50 : 1,964.40 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.50/1,964.40 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.50x = 1,964.40 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.50x = 1,559,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,812.18/1,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.76

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