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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.84, 1,964.72 and 794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.84, 1,964.72 and 794.32 is: 1,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.84 : 1,964.72 = 794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.84/1,964.72 = 794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.84x = 1,964.72 × 794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.84x = 1,560,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,616.39/1,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.06

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