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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.53, 1,964.42 and 794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.53, 1,964.42 and 794.02 is: 1,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.53 : 1,964.42 = 794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.53/1,964.42 = 794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.53x = 1,964.42 × 794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.53x = 1,559,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,788.77/1,423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.72

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