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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.55, 1,964.57 and 1,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.55, 1,964.57 and 1,073.63 is: 1,481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.55 : 1,964.57 = 1,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.55/1,964.57 = 1,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.55x = 1,964.57 × 1,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.55x = 2,109,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,206.10/1,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.66

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