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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.52, 1,977.12 and 811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.52, 1,977.12 and 811.52 is: 1,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.52 : 1,977.12 = 811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.52/1,977.12 = 811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.52x = 1,977.12 × 811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.52x = 1,604,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,472.42/1,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.03

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