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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.25, 1,976.54 and 811.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.25, 1,976.54 and 811.25 is: 1,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.25 : 1,976.54 = 811.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.25/1,976.54 = 811.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.25x = 1,976.54 × 811.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.25x = 1,603,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,468.08/1,432.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.54

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