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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.98, 1,976.01 and 802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.98, 1,976.01 and 802.41 is: 1,107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.98 : 1,976.01 = 802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.98/1,976.01 = 802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.98x = 1,976.01 × 802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.98x = 1,585,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,559.77/1,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.25

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