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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.10, 1,976.20 and 802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.10, 1,976.20 and 802.52 is: 1,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.10 : 1,976.20 = 802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.10/1,976.20 = 802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.10x = 1,976.20 × 802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.10x = 1,585,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,940.02/1,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.42

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