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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.12, 1,975.86 and 802.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.12, 1,975.86 and 802.55 is: 1,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.12 : 1,975.86 = 802.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.12/1,975.86 = 802.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.12x = 1,975.86 × 802.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.12x = 1,585,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,726.44/1,432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.26

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