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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.88, 1,965.16 and 834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.88, 1,965.16 and 834.42 is: 1,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.88 : 1,965.16 = 834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.88/1,965.16 = 834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.88x = 1,965.16 × 834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.88x = 1,639,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,777.22/1,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.62

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