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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.46, 1,976.83 and 803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.46, 1,976.83 and 803.16 is: 1,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.46 : 1,976.83 = 803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.46/1,976.83 = 803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.46x = 1,976.83 × 803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.46x = 1,587,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,708.77/1,432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.38

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