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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.59, 1,975.58 and 802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.59, 1,975.58 and 802.11 is: 1,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.59 : 1,975.58 = 802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.59/1,975.58 = 802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.59x = 1,975.58 × 802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.59x = 1,584,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,628.46/1,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.90

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