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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.47, 1,977.07 and 835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.47, 1,977.07 and 835.06 is: 1,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.47 : 1,977.07 = 835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.47/1,977.07 = 835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.47x = 1,977.07 × 835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.47x = 1,650,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,972.07/1,432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.54

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