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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.93, 1,975.89 and 802.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.93, 1,975.89 and 802.49 is: 1,107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.93 : 1,975.89 = 802.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.93/1,975.89 = 802.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.93x = 1,975.89 × 802.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.93x = 1,585,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,631.97/1,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.34

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