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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.16, 1,976.24 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.16, 1,976.24 and 810.72 is: 1,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.16 : 1,976.24 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.16/1,976.24 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.16x = 1,976.24 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.16x = 1,602,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,177.29/1,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.71

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