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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.44, 1,976.94 and 811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.44, 1,976.94 and 811.32 is: 1,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.44 : 1,976.94 = 811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.44/1,976.94 = 811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.44x = 1,976.94 × 811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.44x = 1,603,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,930.96/1,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.72

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