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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.58, 1,976.98 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.58, 1,976.98 and 803.12 is: 1,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.58 : 1,976.98 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.58/1,976.98 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.58x = 1,976.98 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.58x = 1,587,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,752.18/1,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.32

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