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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.99, 1,964.65 and 802.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.99, 1,964.65 and 802.87 is: 1,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.99 : 1,964.65 = 802.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.99/1,964.65 = 802.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.99x = 1,964.65 × 802.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.99x = 1,577,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,358.55/1,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.70

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