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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.16, 1,976.32 and 811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.16, 1,976.32 and 811.16 is: 1,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.16 : 1,976.32 = 811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.16/1,976.32 = 811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.16x = 1,976.32 × 811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.16x = 1,603,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,099.82/1,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.36

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