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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.06, 1,976.22 and 802.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.06, 1,976.22 and 802.59 is: 1,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.06 : 1,976.22 = 802.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.06/1,976.22 = 802.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.06x = 1,976.22 × 802.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.06x = 1,586,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,087.00/1,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.56

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