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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.52, 1,971.34 and 807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.52, 1,971.34 and 807.52 is: 1,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.52 : 1,971.34 = 807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.52/1,971.34 = 807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.52x = 1,971.34 × 807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.52x = 1,591,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,896.48/1,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.37

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