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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.65, 1,975.65 and 802.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.65, 1,975.65 and 802.18 is: 1,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.65 : 1,975.65 = 802.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.65/1,975.65 = 802.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.65x = 1,975.65 × 802.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.65x = 1,584,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,820.91/1,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.99

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