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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.69, 1,975.83 and 802.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.69, 1,975.83 and 802.27 is: 1,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.69 : 1,975.83 = 802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.69/1,975.83 = 802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.69x = 1,975.83 × 802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.69x = 1,585,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,135.24/1,431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.18

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