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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.69, 1,977.17 and 803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.69, 1,977.17 and 803.23 is: 1,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.69 : 1,977.17 = 803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.69/1,977.17 = 803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.69x = 1,977.17 × 803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.69x = 1,588,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,119.32/1,432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.49

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