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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.12, 1,974.48 and 801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.12, 1,974.48 and 801.55 is: 1,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.12 : 1,974.48 = 801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.12/1,974.48 = 801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.12x = 1,974.48 × 801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.12x = 1,582,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,644.44/1,431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.88

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