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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.54, 1,975.53 and 802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.54, 1,975.53 and 802.08 is: 1,106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.54 : 1,975.53 = 802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.54/1,975.53 = 802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.54x = 1,975.53 × 802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.54x = 1,584,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,519.21/1,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.87

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