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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.69, 1,964.52 and 794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.69, 1,964.52 and 794.25 is: 1,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.69 : 1,964.52 = 794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.69/1,964.52 = 794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.69x = 1,964.52 × 794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.69x = 1,560,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,320.01/1,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.97

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