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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.26, 1,976.46 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.26, 1,976.46 and 802.80 is: 1,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.26 : 1,976.46 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.26/1,976.46 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.26x = 1,976.46 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.26x = 1,586,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,702.09/1,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.83

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