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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.59, 1,976.89 and 803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.59, 1,976.89 and 803.11 is: 1,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.59 : 1,976.89 = 803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.59/1,976.89 = 803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.59x = 1,976.89 × 803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.59x = 1,587,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,664.20/1,432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.25

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