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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.77, 1,977.19 and 803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.77, 1,977.19 and 803.35 is: 1,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.77 : 1,977.19 = 803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.77/1,977.19 = 803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.77x = 1,977.19 × 803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.77x = 1,588,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,375.59/1,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.60

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