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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.68, 1,964.40 and 802.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.68, 1,964.40 and 802.56 is: 1,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.68 : 1,964.40 = 802.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.68/1,964.40 = 802.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.68x = 1,964.40 × 802.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.68x = 1,576,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,548.86/1,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.38

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