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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.06, 1,964.73 and 794.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.06, 1,964.73 and 794.47 is: 1,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.06 : 1,964.73 = 794.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.06/1,964.73 = 794.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.06x = 1,964.73 × 794.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.06x = 1,560,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,919.04/1,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.10

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