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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424, 1,965.12 and 803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424, 1,965.12 and 803.20 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424 : 1,965.12 = 803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424/1,965.12 = 803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424x = 1,965.12 × 803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424x = 1,578,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,384.38/1,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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