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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.48, 1,975.29 and 801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.48, 1,975.29 and 801.99 is: 1,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.48 : 1,975.29 = 801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.48/1,975.29 = 801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.48x = 1,975.29 × 801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.48x = 1,584,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,162.83/1,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.66

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