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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.44, 1,977.06 and 811.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.44, 1,977.06 and 811.56 is: 1,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.44 : 1,977.06 = 811.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.44/1,977.06 = 811.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.44x = 1,977.06 × 811.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.44x = 1,604,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,502.81/1,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.12

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