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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.72, 1,964.71 and 802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.72, 1,964.71 and 802.72 is: 1,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.72 : 1,964.71 = 802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.72/1,964.71 = 802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.72x = 1,964.71 × 802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.72x = 1,577,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,112.01/1,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.74

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