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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.68, 1,932.82 and 803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.68, 1,932.82 and 803.17 is: 1,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.68 : 1,932.82 = 803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.68/1,932.82 = 803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.68x = 1,932.82 × 803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.68x = 1,552,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,383.04/1,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.31

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