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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.72, 1,975.72 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.72, 1,975.72 and 810.72 is: 1,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.72 : 1,975.72 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.72/1,975.72 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.72x = 1,975.72 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.72x = 1,601,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,755.72/1,431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.76

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