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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.56, 1,977.03 and 803.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.56, 1,977.03 and 803.15 is: 1,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.56 : 1,977.03 = 803.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.56/1,977.03 = 803.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.56x = 1,977.03 × 803.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.56x = 1,587,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,851.64/1,432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.40

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