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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.76, 1,964.82 and 802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.76, 1,964.82 and 802.76 is: 1,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.76 : 1,964.82 = 802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.76/1,964.82 = 802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.76x = 1,964.82 × 802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.76x = 1,577,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,278.90/1,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.83

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