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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.26, 1,965.46 and 803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.26, 1,965.46 and 803.26 is: 1,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.26 : 1,965.46 = 803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.26/1,965.46 = 803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.26x = 1,965.46 × 803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.26x = 1,578,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,775.40/1,424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.49

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