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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.66, 1,975.68 and 810.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.66, 1,975.68 and 810.66 is: 1,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.66 : 1,975.68 = 810.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.66/1,975.68 = 810.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.66x = 1,975.68 × 810.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.66x = 1,601,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,604.75/1,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.70

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